About the Role
We are looking for experienced R2R Controller to join our Finance organization and support local finance teams across the Eastern Europe & Mediterranean (EEM) region. The role focuses on harmonizing and enhancing Record to Report (R2R) processes to drive greater efficiency, consistency, and close collaboration between local finance teams and KONE Business Services (KBS).
Key Responsibilities
- Support statutory audit preparation and financial statement reporting for multiple entities.
- Collaborate closely with finance managers and chief accountants in the countries to ensure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
- Partner with KBS to align local activities with shared service processes and promote process harmonization.
- Support unit teams in ensuring effective controls over the Balance Sheet.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and standardization of R2R processes across the region.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in finance, ideally as a Senior Accountant, Chief Accountant, or similar
- CPA or similar qualification is a plus
- Strong understanding of IFRS, exposure to local accounting standards across EEM countries is a plus
- Experience working in multinational environments, preferably with both business and with a shared service center (SSC)
- Excellent analytical and collaboration skills, with the ability to balance local business needs and process efficiency
- Proficiency in SAP and MS Office tools
- Fluency in English; additional regional languages are an advantage
We offer
- Be part of a global organization with a regional impact
- Help shape a modern, inclusive, and people-focused workplace
- Enjoy career development, growth opportunities, and cross-functional collaboration
- Work with a supportive, high-trust team that values open communication
- Contribute to meaningful cultural and employee engagement programs across multiple countries
Why Join Us?
At KONE, you’ll be part of an international finance community focused on transformation, collaboration, and process excellence. This is a great opportunity to work regionally, gain cross-country exposure, and contribute to shaping future finance operations in EEM.
If you’re interested in this position, please submit your application by 3 November 2025 via Workday or by email at [email protected].
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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What We Do
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live.
As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings.
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
