Trainee, Group Reporting

KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry: our job is to make the world’s cities better places to live. At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. 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, which add value to the life cycle of any building.

KONE Corporate Financial Controlling is the guardian of financial compliance of KONE and involves financial reporting, record-to-report process and financial controlling for KONE’s Finnish legal entities. KONE Group Reporting as a part of Corporate Financial Controlling manages KONE’s global reporting and consolidation process and oversees the preparation of consolidated financial disclosures under IFRS. The team works closely with KONE’s business lines, country organizations and global functions, supporting them by driving a financially sound business direction and providing relevant intelligence for decision-making. KONE Corporate Financial Controlling and KONE Group Reporting are part of KONE Finance function.

We are now looking for a 

Trainee, Group Reporting

 to join our Group Reporting team.

Main responsibilities:

• Contribute to monthly group consolidation and corporate reporting

• Preparation of quarterly interim reports/annual financial statements under IFRS

• Financial analysis and management reporting

• Support for other KONE units, subsidiaries, and functions in various accounting and reporting matters

• Development of accounting and reporting processes

• Any additional tasks and projects based on your skills and aspirations.

To succeed in the role, you have:

• B.Sc. in accounting/finance with a strong academic record

• M.Sc. expected to be completed within the next 12 months

• Solid proficiency in MS Office

• Excellent communication, problem-solving and time management skills

• Fluency in English, Finnish is beneficial

• Positive attitude and openness to learn

• Relevant experience in accounting, reporting, or IFRS is an asset.

The working hours/days will be agreed separately based on the selected candidate’s profile. This position can be tailored part-time or full-time depending on the candidate’s availability and the status of the studies. The trainee position is approximately six months in duration and will be tailored to suit the candidate’s availability and individual circumstances. While we are working on a hybrid model, regular presence in the Espoo headquarters is essential for this role. The preferred start is in April 2026.

Want to #JoinOurFlow ?

If you think this could be your next inspiring challenge, please tell more about yourself, your availability during the summer and why you are interested in this role and submit your CV and application letter together with copy of transcript of studies via our Careers site latest on March 4th.

For additional information about the position, please contact Jenni Rosenlund at +358 40 867 6985 on Tuesday, February 24th between 14:00–15:00 and on Thursday, February 26th between 09:00–10:00.
 

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.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers