Assistant Controller
Location: FI, , Helsinki
Department: Finance
Employment type: Contract
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Retail
Function: Finance
Company profile: DealDash Oyj’s fun & exciting shopping platform, described as the fair & honest alternative to traditional penny auctions, is used by more than 4,000,000+ US shoppers. The company’s unique business model has allowed it to form strong partnerships with the world’s leading retailer companies like Walmart and Sears, who are today using the DealDash platform to move their excess inventory.Founded in 2009, the company is one of Finland’s fastest growing e-commerce companies (Kauppalehti Kasvajat award 2013), having quickly grown from zero to 40M+ EUR revenue, 100% from the US market. In 2013, DealDash was awarded Finland’s Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and has officially been recognized by both TEM and President Sauli Niinistö for its contributions to the Finnish economy.The DealDash team is made up of highly-motivated, analytical and entrepreneurial professionals who work collaboratively to provide top-notch recreational shopping experiences for our customers. We challenge each other in an open and candid environment, no matter what our job title is, so that we may all grow and improve together.  As the company grows, we believe we must grow at the same pace or faster to stay relevant in our positions. That means we need to invest in our team members’ development. You must share the desire to constantly develop yourself by reading, researching and asking for feedback from peers, and encourage your teams to do the same.
Description: COMPANY DESCRIPTIONCome and work for one of the fastest growing startups in the country! We are a venture-backed social shopping marketplace with almost 4 million registered users and we are the world's most talked about brand on Facebook. Founded in 2009, we are a rapidly growing team with 2013 revenues of $54+ million.DealDash has employees located all over the world, with two main offices in Helsinki, Finland and Minneapolis, USA. This position will be located in our Helsinki office.The DealDash team is made up of highly-motivated, analytical and entrepreneurial professionals who work collaboratively to provide top-notch recreational shopping experiences for our customers. We challenge each other in an open and candid environment, no matter what our job title is, so that we may all grow and improve together.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Assistant Controller position is a temporary fixed term contract until April 30th, 2015. The successful candidate will join our 4-person Finance team and be responsible for COGS reporting and reconciliation. With turnover of $54 million last year, this person will be in charge of communicating financial information with our suppliers to ensure the accuracy of our financial reporting. This includes verification of invoices, reviewing commission reports, and investigating #URL_27be6597022c81b91a1d1377203213cfea4e8b85277b0799c322a6096f08be34# successful candidate will be in constant communication with our suppliers like Walmart and Sears.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Assistant Controller will have the following key responsibilities:- Receiving and reviewing invoices and files sent from our retail partners- Provide information for internal and external reporting purposes- Calculate commission receivable estimations and commission reconciliation within deadlines- Accrual calculations and adjustments to ensure accurate reporting- Internal control such as monitoring credit memos and items returned to suppliers- Report completion based on internal deadlines- Contribute/lead projects as requested- Helping other members of the Finance team and the company when needed- Work closely with the Procurement agents to spot efficiency improvements
Requirements: - Very strong Excel skills- At least a basic knowledge of accounting principles- Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience- Attention to detail and organized- Fluent English proficiency- Analytical thinking and ability to investigate financial discrepancies- Basic SQL skills are a plus but not a requirementWe are looking for someone who can take responsibility for their tasks and see them through from start to finish. You are analytical and driven to get things done accurately and on time. You are also technologically savvy, with a proactive attitude of learning new technical tasks on your own (Googling).You are able to give and take feedback, be open and honest, and have the ambition and motivation to contribute to this company.
Benefits: We offer a market-based salary and opportunities to take on more responsibilities. Some of the benefits include:- daily breakfast in the office and weekly company lunches- soft drinks, coffee, tea and water available for you- comfortable office based in the center of Helsinki in Kamppi- dynamic work environment with young energetic management team
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