NORDIC INVESTMENT BANK (NIB) is an international financial institution owned by the Nordic and Baltic countries. The Bank provides long-term loans on market terms to private and public projects that improve competitiveness and the environment. NIB has the highest possible credit rating and acquires the funds for its lending by borrowing on international capital markets. The Bank has 190 employees and total assets amounting to about EUR 24 billion. NIB is located in Helsinki, Finland, and its main working language is English.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

At NIB we finance projects that serve to make the Nordic-Baltic region more sustainable and competitive. These projects require a wide range of support activities in the different areas of the Bank’s operations. To fit in here, you are an accounting professional with an international mindset. You enjoy working in a smaller organisation where everyone’s contribution is important. Come broaden your horizons and join our team of some 200 people in the heart of Helsinki.

The Risk & Finance Department at NIB is seeking a

Financial Accountant

to join the Accounting Unit in Helsinki

Main responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will consist of bookkeeping, assisting in the monthly closing process, and assisting in the interim and year-end external reporting processes with an emphasis on IFRS-related topics. 

It is important that you have a genuine interest in accounting and in IFRS in particular. The successful candidate will be expected to continue their studies to become a certified chartered accountant with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en.html 

Qualifications and experience

• A Master’s degree or a Bachelor´s degree with additional studies in the accounting field.
• Education or experience in IFRS considered an advantage.
• Two to three years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in a large international audit/accounting firm, preferably within Financial Services would be considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is a prerequisite.
• The ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Good problem-solving aptitude.

Personal characteristics

• Ambitious and results-oriented.
• An interest in learning and willingness to develop.
• Strong communication skills.

We offer you

• An interesting and inspiring working environment in the heart of Helsinki that provides an opportunity to gain a new perspective on the financial industry based on our position as an IFI owned by the Nordic and Baltic countries.
• We are committed to developing our people and our aim is that after a number of years you will become a highly skilled accountant with a diverse knowledge in bookkeeping, accounting and reporting. The successful candidate will be expected to continue their studies to become a certified chartered accountant with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en.html

Additional information about the position can be obtained from Michael Ryan, Head of Accounting (+358 10 618 001). For general information about employment at the Bank, please contact Joanna Södergård, HR Business Partner (+358 10 618 001).

To apply, please visit NIB’s home page, www.nib.int  ; (Job Opportunities). The deadline for applications is 16 November 2016.