Senior Accountant Estonia & Norway

About Kuoni Tumlare

Kuoni Tumlare is a Destination Management Company, part of JTB Group who deliver travel solutions and experiences that create value for our Partners and Society. We’re a fun group, we value our employees’ contributions and opinions, and strive to develop talent internally. The travel industry is dynamic, exciting, and adaptable with many interesting opportunities to explore.

About the Role

This position is within the Finance organization for Estonia and Norway, based in Tallinn, Estonia.

The accountant will act as the representative of all accounting tasks within the existing legal entities in Estonia & Norway with a reporting line to the Finance Manager. The role will carry the responsibility for effective day to day bookkeeping of Finance & Accounting and support Local Head of Corporate & Finance in Estonia & Norway. Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial accounting and reporting, full compliance with Statutory, Group and IFRS policies and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor invoices

• AX postings (info for account, cost center, VAT, approval etc. is provided by local finance)

• Saving invoice & approval info to scanned invoices database

• Clean-up & reconciliation: AP on balance sheet vs purchase ledger, (BSP, Japan Rail pass, etc.)

Sales invoices

• AX postings (info for amount, cost center, VAT, invoice requirements etc. is provided by local finance)

• Saving invoice & other relevant info to scanned invoices database

• Clean-up & reconciliation: AR on balance sheet vs sales ledger

Bank statement

• AX postings

• Reconciliation: bank balance in AX vs bank statement

General ledger

• AX postings (info for account, cost center etc. is provided by local finance)

• Intercompany reconciliation

• Preparing monthly statement & sending this to counterparties

• Ensure maintenance of accurate and timely local finance ledgers

• Monthly update of financial ledgers

Monthly managerial reporting

• Coordinate with local office in order to receive all necessary documentation and information for reporting

• Prepare Monthly managerial reporting in accordance with group instructions

• Assisting the Local HoC&F in financial reporting monthly and quarterly in Accounting- Reporting System

• Provide timely and accurate reporting in internal systems in accordance with group instructions

• Coordinate with the local HoC&F in the preparation of budget vs actual analysis and follow up with office manager

Yearly procedures

• Support with budget and forecast preparation and close communication with local office managers

• Prepare for year-end audit

• Other ad-hoc tasks requested by Local Head of Corporate & Finance

Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or similar is required.

• Demonstrate strong technical accounting skills and understanding of accounting principles and standards (IFRS, TAX & VAT compliance).

• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office - especially Excel - and Accounting Systems.

• Experience and in depth-knowledge in managing the finance hub in a global company.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Estonia.

• Strong time management skills.

• Strong understanding of IT systems / processes and MS Office skills.

• High level of independence, self-initiative and drive and a high level of self-motivation.

• 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience.

• Ability to work in a dynamic business environment, previous experience in the travel industry is desirable but not essential.

We Are Looking for a Person With:

• Structuring and organizational skills.

• Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels of the organization within clearly defined levels of authority.

• Strong prioritization skills.

• Outstanding attention to detail and awareness to change.

• Ability to work under pressure and comfortable operating with some level of ambiguity and change.

• Energetic and enjoys taking on challenges.

• Keen on learning new things and digging into new and unfamiliar topics.

• Proven ability to build strong internal relationships using an open and consultative approach.

• Reliable and independent working attitude.

What We Offer:

• Nice office in Ülemiste City (hybrid working possibility after probation period).

• Health insurance covered by the company and 3 paid by the company health days per year (after probation time).

• Service leave days according to seniority.

• Different training and self-development activities.

• Career development opportunity within the Group.

• Global Brand: Opportunity to work in an international environment.

• Stability: 100 Years at the top of our field and still pushing into new territory

• Progression: We reward high performers and look to promote key talent internally

• Learning and Development opportunities for growth and Upskilling

• A Supportive Management Culture and autonomous working environment

• Company Wide Bonus Scheme

• Dedicated Employee Engagement Activities

• Flexible & Hybrid Working

• Annual Awards and Recognition for high Performers

• Friendly and Collaborative work environment