Senior Accountant

Role highlights:

• Senior Accountant
• Espoo (Finland)
• Permanent
• Office

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!!

Why should you work for us?

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realise that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business. 

We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority.

About the role

As ICEYE is continuing on its scaling journey, the finance organization is expanding and growing. Therefore, the company is looking for a new Senior Accountant, responsible for analyzing ICEYE´s past transactions and presenting valuable information about the company's performance. You will also be expected to advise, audit accounts and provide trustworthy information about financial records. This is a new Individual contributor role, reporting to the Manager – Group Accounting. 

Description of Duties

• Play a key part in our road to success by strengthening our group consolidation process and oversight of the subsidiaries
• Preparation of technical accounting memorandums on an ad hoc basis
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Help with quarterly and year-end financial audit activities and the annual corporate financial controls audit
• Assess current practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Provide input into the department´s goal-setting process
• Prepare financial statement footnotes
• Support the month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with IFRS principles
• Keep abreast with financial laws, rules and regulations and internal policies
• You will be taking end-to-end ownership of 2-3  complex processes, such consolidation and equity

Who you are

• You are numbers-savvy
• You have strong business acumen and a strong work ethic
• You have an agile mindset to communicate with different stakeholders effectively
• You are a problem solver, team player, always hungry to learn more and go the extra mile
• You can practice calm and sound judgment under pressure and in support of the organization and its people
• You enjoy being challenged and see that as an opportunity to improve
• You can champion ICEYE values and culture

The Process

1. TA Screen (30min)
2. Interview with the Team Lead (60min)
3. Interview with the Revenue Manager (60min)
4. Interview with the CFO, on-site preferred (60min)
5. Offer

Please note, the interview with the Team Lead and Revenue Manager can be on-site or remote - your choice!