Senior Accountant, Record to Report for Global Financial Operations

Are you the enthusiastic, self-driven and result-oriented professional who wants to move our customer's performance forward

We are looking for Senior Accountant, Record to Report for Global Financial Operations to be based in Chennai, India. Global Financial Operations is a global operational finance business partner, providing efficient end-to-end financial processes to Valmet. We are owners of Valmet's operative accounting and invest heavily in process harmonization and software automation. We are ambitious and passionate in developing our processes and team competencies.

In this position, you will be required to,

Managing fixed assets and lease accounting, including reporting and maintaining relevant subledgers and systems.
Coordinating and performing accounting activities to ensure compliance with reporting requirements, IFRS, and other applicable regulations.
Maintaining and overseeing fixed and leased asset registers.
Supporting investment project validation, administration, and related accounting activities.
Executing period-end closing tasks such as depreciations, valuations, reconciliations, and account specifications.
Providing expertise, coaching, and guidance in accounting principles and practices to accountants, controllers, and other stakeholders.
Identifying requirements and solution gaps, and effectively driving change management initiatives.
Collaborating closely with Business Finance and other key stakeholders.
Understanding how individual work contributes to organizational strategy and actively participating in target-setting.
Demonstrating commitment to high performance and continuous development.
Assessing own performance and proactively identifying risks.
Making timely and effective decisions.
Giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Showing genuine interest in the organization and its goals.
Adapting to evolving business needs with flexibility.
Bringing positive energy to daily work.
Valuing and trusting the contributions of colleagues.
Promoting cooperation, teamwork, and open dialogue.
Ensuring fair and ethical treatment of others.
Proactively identifying and maintaining essential competencies.
Seeking learning opportunities and engaging in continuous improvement.
Sharing knowledge and learning actively from others.
Embracing change with a growth mindset.
Taking responsibility for personal health, safety, and well?being, as well as that of others.

To Succeed This Role, You Will Need

A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or a recognized accounting qualification.
A minimum of 4 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting.
Strong self?motivation, with the ability to meet deadlines and take hands?on ownership while collaborating across teams and functions.
The capability to identify critical topics and process-related issues when required.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver complex information effectively.
Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.
Understanding of the organization's business model and working practices (advantageous).
Strong documentation and presentation skills.
The ability to work well under pressure, remain focused on priorities, and positively influence others.

We Offer

We offer you a rewarding position in a global industry, leader in pulp, paper and energy industries with the possibility to grow professionally.

If this sounds like something you are looking for and you are ready to go forward on your career, send your application with your CV via the link provided latest by 31 Jan 2026.

When everything works together,

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers. Our more than 19,000 professionals work close to our customers and are committed to improving our customers performance every day. The company has over 220 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement and renewal. Valmet's net sales in 2024 were approximately EUR 5.1 billion. Valmet's shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki and the head office is in Espoo, Finland.

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