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General Accounting Specialist
Hitachi Energy Estonia AS
General Accounting Specialist
Hitachi Energy Estonia AS
General Accounting Specialist
Hitachi Energy Estonia AS

General Accounting Specialist

Hitachi Energy Estonia AS

The opportunity

Join our General Accounting team in Tallinn and play a meaningful role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and accounting operations across multiple European countries.

In this position, you will work with a broad range of accounting activities, including month-end and year-end closing, financial reporting and internal controls. You will collaborate with finance colleagues, business stakeholders, and shared services teams to support high-quality and compliant financial processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys solving challenges, improving processes, and taking ownership of their work. You will deepen your accounting expertise, gain exposure to international finance operations, and contribute to projects that help strengthen and standardize accounting practices across the organization.

"As a team lead, I believe in loyalty, support, and respect for individuals who take ownership of their work and strive for excellence. You'll be part of a collaborative team navigating complex accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to our organization's financial success. If you're goal-oriented, eager to make an impact, and want to be part of a company leading the green transition, we'd love to hear from you!" - Natalja Kütt, General Accounting Team Lead

How you’ll make an impact

  • You prepare monthly financial reports and investigate significant variances.
  • You work with SAP S/4HANA and Tagetik financial reporting and consolidation system
  • You perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
  • You support the preparation of financial statements and reporting activities.
  • You contribute to consolidation activities and related accounting processes.
  • You support internal control testing and maintain clear documentation.
  • You work with finance teams and business stakeholders to align accounting practices and processes.
  • You participate in process improvement initiatives, accounting projects, and international workgroups.

Your background

  • You hold a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • You have experience working in accounting, financial reporting, or general ledger activities.
  • You are comfortable working with month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • You communicate clearly in written and spoken English.
  • You have solid Excel skills and are confident working with financial data.
  • You approach tasks in a structured, analytical, and detail-oriented way.
  • You collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different functions.
  • You can prioritize your work, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA, Tagetik financial reporting and consolidation system, and AI tools used to improve efficiency, collaboration, or business outcomes is considered an advantage.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Besides a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and flexible hybrid working model, our benefits package in Estonia includes:
  • Private health insurance supporting your physical and mental well-being.
  • Additional vacation days based on length of service.
  • Additional paid winter leave.
  • Wellness allowance for sports and leisure activities.
  • Paid leave for important life events.
  • Benefits recognizing important career and life milestones.
  • Additional employee perks and company-sponsored events throughout the year.

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

€You can find average salaries for this postition at palgad.ee.

Location

  • Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
  • Hybrid

Time of work

  • Full-time
  • Flexible schedule

Languages

  •  English
Contact person
Mark-Anders Hermann
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 70,000 people in 90 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.


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