Location:Harjumaa, Harju, EstoniaJob ID: R0096101Date Posted:2025-06-09Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY ESTONIA ASProfession (Job Category):FinanceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The Opportunity:In this role, you will lead the VAT operations team within General Accounting, ensuring the complete, accurate, and timely processing of VAT-related transactions. You will drive compliance with internal policies and external VAT regulations across multiple jurisdictions.We are offering a permanent role!How You'll Make an Impact:<ul><li>Providing leadership and VAT expertise to the Common Shared Services Finance team, with a strong focus on indirect tax process excellence.</li><li>Leading a team responsible for VAT compliance, reporting, and reconciliation, while continuously improving and standardizing processes.</li><li>Fully managing human resource planning, selection, and development of team members.</li><li>Ensuring timely and accurate VAT filings and reconciliations, as well as supporting financial and business reporting cycles.</li><li>Collaborating with internal control owners to strengthen VAT-related controls and ensure audit readiness.</li><li>Monitoring and reporting on VAT-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Supporting the implementation of strategic and operational plans set by the Finance Delivery Manager – General Accounting.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy Leadership Pillars as a leader: live our vision, work together, deliver promises, and develop people.</li></ul>Your Background:<ul><li>Proven experience in VAT, indirect tax, or accounting (preferably in a shared services or multinational environment).</li><li>Experience in leading or coordinating a team.</li><li>Strong understanding of VAT regulations and compliance requirements.</li><li>Ability to foster collaboration and trust within the team.</li><li>Ability to engage and motivate team members.</li><li>Proficiency in English.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul>More about us Our leaders are the engine for bringing the inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey!   What we offer <ul><li>A modern work environment in Ülemiste City and possibility for home office</li><li>A wide variety of trainings supporting leader development</li><li>A diverse experience in Finance and interesting tasks</li><li>Employee benefits (sport compensation, additional winter holiday, free parking, flexible working hours, free coffee &amp; fruits, team events, seniority benefits etc.)</li></ul>If you wish to challenge yourself with us, click on “Apply now” via Hitachi Energy Website. <h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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Finance Team Lead - General Accounting

Location:Harjumaa, Harju, EstoniaJob ID: R0096101Date Posted:2025-06-09Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY ESTONIA ASProfession (Job Category):FinanceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The Opportunity:In this role, you will lead the&nbsp;VAT operations team&nbsp;within General Accounting, ensuring the complete, accurate, and timely processing of VAT-related transactions. You will drive compliance with internal policies and external VAT regulations across multiple jurisdictions.We are offering a permanent role!How You'll Make an Impact:<ul><li>Providing leadership and VAT expertise to the Common Shared Services Finance team, with a strong focus on&nbsp;indirect tax process excellence.</li><li>Leading a team responsible for&nbsp;VAT compliance, reporting, and reconciliation, while continuously improving and standardizing processes.</li><li>Fully managing human resource planning, selection, and development of team members.</li><li>Ensuring timely and accurate&nbsp;VAT filings and reconciliations, as well as supporting financial and business reporting cycles.</li><li>Collaborating with internal control owners to strengthen VAT-related controls and ensure audit readiness.</li><li>Monitoring and reporting on&nbsp;VAT-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Supporting the implementation of strategic and operational plans set by the Finance Delivery Manager – General Accounting.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy Leadership Pillars as a leader: live our vision, work together, deliver promises, and develop people.</li></ul>Your Background:<ul><li>Proven experience in&nbsp;VAT, indirect tax, or accounting&nbsp;(preferably in a shared services or multinational environment).</li><li>Experience in leading or coordinating a team.</li><li>Strong understanding of&nbsp;VAT regulations and compliance requirements.</li><li>Ability to foster collaboration and trust within the team.</li><li>Ability to engage and motivate team members.</li><li>Proficiency in English.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul>More about us&nbsp;Our leaders are the engine for bringing the inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What we offer <ul><li>A modern work environment in Ülemiste City and possibility for home office</li><li>A wide variety of trainings supporting leader development</li><li>A diverse experience in Finance and interesting tasks</li><li>Employee benefits (sport compensation, additional winter holiday, free parking, flexible working hours, free coffee &amp; fruits, team events, seniority benefits etc.)</li></ul>If you wish to challenge yourself with us, click on “Apply now” via Hitachi Energy Website. <h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

Finance Team Lead - General Accounting

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