Finance Accountant

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Tallinn, Harju maakond, EST
Hybrid
3K-4K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Wise is one of the fastest growing fintechs in the world and we’re on a mission to make money without borders a new norm
The Role
Perform month-end accounting, including cost of goods sold accruals, investment accounting, and product-related adjustments. Maintain documentation, support SOX compliance, improve and automate accounting processes, respond to external audit requests, and assist with consolidated financial statements. The role requires collaboration across finance and business teams, advanced Excel skills, accurate data processing, and knowledge of core accounting principles.
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Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

Join our finance team and help navigate us through a critical transformation

The Finance team is critical in supporting the Wise mission. We are working to become listed in the US stock exchange in 2026 and need to ensure our accounting function is set-up to meet the respective regulatory requirements.

We’re looking for a finance accountant to join us

Wise is looking for a Finance Accountant to join our General Accounting team in Tallinn, Estonia. The General Accounting team is part of the Finance Tribe and is responsible for the financial deliverables for all entities in Wise Group. Working closely with  Product, Controlling, Analytics, Risk and Controls and other Finance teams, you will be responsible for accounting processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting as well as taking part in new accounting projects and initiatives.

Your mission

  • Actively participate in month-end activities, mainly focusing on cost of good sold accruals, investments accounting and other product related adjustments. Collaborate with various finance and other teams to gain an understanding of transactions and calculate accurate accruals for the month-end.

  • Collaborate with risk & controls to ensure SOX compliance in own domain.

  • Manage and maintain high-quality documentation for all manual calculation 

processes and entries created.

  • Engage in numerous improvement projects aimed at making accounting processes more reliable, efficient and automated.

  • Participate in the external audit by responding to external auditors’ questions and information requests.

  • Assist in the preparation of group-wide consolidated financial statements.

Qualifications

A bit about you:

  • At least 3 years of experience in accounting, financial controlling or audit.

  • Good understanding of the core accounting principles.

  • Good collaboration skills.

  • Advanced data processing skills (expert in Excel is a must, SQL would be an advantage), and the ability to understand complex spreadsheets and create efficient, reliable calculations with built-in controls, easy scaling and updating capabilities. Experience working with large volumes of data. 

  • Accurate and detail oriented. Enjoy owning your work and taking charge of projects when needed. Keen to roll up your sleeves and get the job done.

  • Good written and verbal English skills.

Nice to have

  • US GAAP and/or IFRS knowledge.

  • You have worked in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries.

  • You have worked in regulated environments, Fintech or Financial Services.

Additional Information

Salary  - 2800 EUR to 3500 EUR gross monthly (+RSU's)

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Skills Required

  • At least 3 years of experience in accounting, financial controlling, or audit
  • Good understanding of core accounting principles
  • Good collaboration skills
  • Advanced data processing skills and expert-level Excel proficiency
  • Experience with large volumes of data
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to own work and take charge of projects
  • Good written and verbal English skills
  • SQL experience
  • US GAAP and/or IFRS knowledge
  • Experience in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries
  • Experience working in regulated environments, fintech, or financial services

What the Team is Saying

Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is broadly accessible through RSUs granted to all employees in addition to salary, aligning rewards with company performance. This company‑wide ownership stance is consistently highlighted in the benefits descriptions.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off is notably generous, with a global minimum of 33 days and 36 days listed for U.S. locations. After four years, a six‑week paid sabbatical plus a £1,000 stipend further strengthens time‑away benefits.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Lifestyle support includes work‑from‑anywhere for up to 90 days per year after six months, flexible working principles, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Extras like three annual “Me Days” and a professional‑development allowance add quality‑of‑life value.

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The Company
9,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. With Wise Account and Wise Business, people and businesses can hold 40 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money. Launched in 2011, Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable tech companies. In fiscal year 2025, Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses, processing over $185 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion.

Why Work With Us

We’re truly global in who we are, how we work, and how we build. Everything we do is centred around creating a world of money that’s fast, easy, fair. And open to all. Everyone who works here owns a piece of Wise, from the work they do, to the stock they hold.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We expect new joiners in the office most days to build connections and learn from colleagues for their first six months. After that, most Wisers split their working week between the office and home, typically coming in at least 12 times a month.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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