Full-Time
Accounts Receivable and General Ledger Clerk
Posted on 9/8/2026
Valmet
10,001+ employees
Process technology, automation, and services provider
No salary listed
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- Three to five years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, or General Ledger functions.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
- Knowledge of accounts receivable, treasury, bank reconciliation, and month-end processes.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Proactively manage customer collections by following up on invoice receipt, acceptance, and payment commitments.
- Monitor customer portals such as Ariba and other electronic invoicing platforms to ensure successful invoice submission and approval.
- Maintain accurate collection and dunning records within EFACS.
- Drive internal actions to improve on-time cash collections and reduce overdue receivables.
- Prepare and circulate customer statements of account and perform monthly reconciliations and balance confirmations for key accounts.
- Review and assess customer credit limits and recommend revisions where appropriate.
- Post and allocate incoming cash receipts against customer invoices accurately and timely.
- Manage customer advance payments and milestone billing accounting, including month-end journal entries and revenue recognition adjustments.
- Review customer advances weekly and process required accounting entries.
- Raise monthly intercompany recharge invoices and support intercompany receivables reporting through HFM.
- Prepare debtor ageing reports and maintain impairment provisions in accordance with company policy.
- Verify banking details for newly created suppliers.
- Support physical verification of company assets.
- Maintain a register of manual journals and coordinate approvals.
- Monitor outstanding Bank Guarantees and coordinate release documentation with commercial teams and banks.
- Process cash pooling transactions and related intercompany accounting entries.
- Update treasury portals with cash balances and hedge information.
- Monitor foreign exchange hedge settlements and coordinate rollover activities.
- Support preparation of balance sheet schedules and HFM reporting requirements.
- Consolidate overtime inputs across multiple locations and submit payroll data to the external payroll provider.
- Prepare and maintain HR and payroll-related dashboards and reports.
- Perform weekly bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding reconciling items.
- Submit reconciliations for review within agreed timelines.
- Process international payments in accordance with company approval procedures.
- Process proforma invoices accurately and schedule supplier payments.
- Maintain tracking mechanisms for outstanding supplier debit balances.
- Follow up with suppliers to obtain final VAT invoices and clear outstanding balances.
- Prepare and raise recharge invoices related to royalties, intercompany cost allocations, rent, and utilities.
- Ensure accurate allocation, billing, and reconciliation of recharges.
- Prepare and post royalty accruals, bonus accruals, commission accruals, goodwill journals, prepayments, and other recurring accounting entries.
- Raise associated intercompany recharge invoices and withholding tax adjustments.
- Maintain foreign exchange rates within EFACS and perform FX revaluations.
- Generate and circulate inventory reports.
- Manage intercompany receivable statements and reconciliations with group entities.
- Post GRNI journals and reclassify advance payments within sales and purchase ledgers.
- Support timely and accurate month-end and quarter-end reporting.
- Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/AAT or equivalent.
- Experience working within a multinational environment.
- Prior exposure to ERP systems such as EFACS, SAP, Oracle, or similar finance systems.
- Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
- Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
Valmet provides technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. Its processes include delivering complete production lines and equipment (Process Technologies), automation solutions like DCS and QMS (Automation Systems), and maintenance and performance services (Services) to optimize operations. Unlike competitors that offer narrower products, Valmet integrates equipment, control systems, and services to cover the full lifecycle of a production process. Its goal is to help customers improve efficiency and enable sustainable production and bioenergy across a global footprint.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Espoo, Finland
Founded
1938
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Aug. 27, 2026 Metsä chose Valmet for the first commercial-scale 3D Fiber line.
- Aug. 26, 2026 Jeonju Paper ordered a press and predryer rebuild for 2027 startup.
- Valmet secured a 2026 Varkaus boiler modification and three-year service agreement with Stora Enso.
What critics are saying
- Valmet opened Finland change negotiations on 130 positions, signaling continued cost pressure.
- Metso is buying Valmet hose and progressive cavity pumps, shrinking Valmet’s industrial flow-control footprint.
- Valmet’s 3D Fiber commercialization depends on Metsä’s 2028 startup; failure kills the platform.
What makes Valmet unique
- Valmet owns pulp, paper, energy, automation, and lifecycle services across one vendor stack.
- Its 3D Fiber line is the first commercial-scale molded-fiber packaging platform.
- Valmet’s BHEL partnership delivered 31 APC orders for Indian coal units since 2000.
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↑ 17%Valmet delivers recovery boiler modification to Stora Enso Varkaus mill in Finland to improve reliability and cost efficiency. Valmet will deliver a recovery boiler modification including a new secondary superheater to Stora Enso's Varkaus Mill in Finland. In addition, Stora Enso and Valmet have signed a three-year cooperation agreement covering process monitoring and operator training to support continuous performance improvement at the mill. The mill has an annual production capacity of 420 000 tonnes of containerboard and 335 000 tonnes of pulp. "We value Valmet's technical expertise and long experience with recovery boilers. We expect the new superheater and additional modifications to bring further stability to the mill's operation and lower its maintenance costs. With Valmet's support, we continue to develop our processes and maintain the equipment in optimal operating conditions for years to come," says Antti Aartolahti, Operation Manager, Stora Enso Varkaus Pulp Mill. "The boiler modification is a key lifecycle investment that helps Stora Enso ensure reliable production at the Varkaus Mill. It combines Valmet's proven recovery boiler technology with our service expertise, and we are proud to support the customer's production goals with this long-term cooperation," says Karoliina Gunnila, Sales Manager, Services, Recovery, Energy and Circularity, Valmet. Valmet's delivery includes replacement of the recovery boiler's secondary superheater with Valmet's tubular superheater. In connection with the installation, the current superheater arrangement will be modified. Additionally, Valmet will support Stora Enso Varkaus Mill with process monitoring services including remote support and operator training. While the new superheater will be installed in 2027, Valmet will provide maintenance services for the recovery boiler's annual shutdown already in 2026.
Valmet delivers the first commercial-scale 3D Fiber line to Metsä Group, enabling high-quality molded fiber packaging production. Valmet Oyj Aug 27, 2026, 07:54 ET Metsä Group has selected Valmet to deliver a 3D Fiber molded fiber production line for their mill in Äänekoski, Finland. The investment responds to growing demand for alternatives to replace plastics by enabling high-volume industrial production of three-dimensional fiber-based packaging that is competitive with similar plastic solutions. This investment marks a significant milestone as the world's first commercial-scale implementation of the innovation. It follows Valmet's extensive development, piloting, and the successful launch of the 3D Fiber technology in June 2026. The start-up of the line is scheduled for 2028. "After years of fruitful co-development with Valmet, including the start-up of the joint demo plant in 2022, Muoto is now entering an exciting new phase. We are expanding our capabilities, deepening customer collaborations, and building the foundations for future growth. At the same time, demand is growing for packaging solutions that combine performance, circularity, and scalability," says Antti Valtonen, Vice President of the Muoto project, Metsä Spring. "Valmet 3D Fiber technology is the first large-scale molded fiber production technology on the market, and it provides an attractive and competitive end-to-end solution for the growing sustainable packaging market. The investment confirms the market potential of the technology and accelerates the replacement of plastic packaging in high-volume production. Over the years, Metsä Group and Valmet have worked closely together to develop and validate the 3D Fiber technology, creating a strong foundation of trust and shared ambition," says Juho Pyrrö, Head of 3D Fiber at Valmet. Valmet 3D Fiber technology combines high capacity and speed, automation, and resource efficiency to produce high-quality molded fiber packaging. Valmet 3D Fiber technology enables the production of lightweight yet rigid end products, including trays, plates, and food packaging containers, offering alternatives to plastic. The technology uses cellulose fibers to form ready-to-use, three-dimensional products directly from pulp, eliminating the need for intermediate steps. Valmet offers a complete solution from fiber processing to automatic packing of end products along with services. With comprehensive testing and piloting opportunities, customers are able to develop and test new end products together with Valmet. Valmet and Metsä Group have been developing the novel technology together in their demo plant in Äänekoski. The new production line will be located alongside the existing demo plant with a nominal capacity of more than 100 million products per year, demonstrating the scalability of the technology and paving the way for future industrial investments. The order is included in Valmet's orders received for the third quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed. About the customer Metsä Group is a Finnish forest industry group whose renewable products serve millions of people every day. Metsä focuses on pulp, paperboards, tissue and greaseproof papers, wood products, and wood supply and forest services. Its parent company, Metsäliitto Cooperative, is owned by more than 90,000 Finnish forest owners. In 2025, Metsä's sales totaled EUR 5.8 billion, and the company employed approximately 8,800 people. VALMET Corporate Communications Further information: Petri Paukkunen, Vice President, Packaging and Paper Machines, Packaging and Paper Business Area, Valmet, tel. +358 40 744 8182 Juho Pyrrö, Head of 3D Fiber, Packaging and Paper Business Area, Valmet, tel. +358 50 323 2124 Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet's net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. The following files are available for download: | https://news.cision.com/valmet-oyj/i/valmet-3d-fiber-technology-combines-high-capacity-and-speed-automation-and-resource-efficiency-to-,c3559603 | Valmet 3D Fiber technology combines high capacity and speed, automation, and resource efficiency to produce high-quality molded fiber packaging |
Valmet delivers the first commercial-scale 3D Fiber line to Metsä Group, enabling high-quality molded fiber packaging production. Metsä Group has selected Valmet to deliver a 3D Fiber molded fiber production line for their mill in Äänekoski, Finland. The investment responds to growing demand for alternatives to replace plastics by enabling high-volume industrial production of three-dimensional fiber-based packaging that is competitive with similar plastic solutions. This investment marks a significant milestone as the world's first commercial-scale implementation of the innovation. It follows Valmet's extensive development, piloting, and the successful launch of the 3D Fiber technology in June 2026. The start-up of the line is scheduled for 2028. "After years of fruitful co-development with Valmet, including the start-up of the joint demo plant in 2022, Muoto is now entering an exciting new phase. We are expanding our capabilities, deepening customer collaborations, and building the foundations for future growth. At the same time, demand is growing for packaging solutions that combine performance, circularity, and scalability," says Antti Valtonen, Vice President of the Muoto project, Metsä Spring. "Valmet 3D Fiber technology is the first large-scale molded fiber production technology on the market, and it provides an attractive and competitive end-to-end solution for the growing sustainable packaging market. The investment confirms the market potential of the technology and accelerates the replacement of plastic packaging in high-volume production. Over the years, Metsä Group and Valmet have worked closely together to develop and validate the 3D Fiber technology, creating a strong foundation of trust and shared ambition," says Juho Pyrrö, Head of 3D Fiber at Valmet. Valmet 3D Fiber technology combines high capacity and speed, automation, and resource efficiency to produce high-quality molded fiber packaging. Valmet 3D Fiber technology enables the production of lightweight yet rigid end products, including trays, plates, and food packaging containers, offering alternatives to plastic. The technology uses cellulose fibers to form ready-to-use, three-dimensional products directly from pulp, eliminating the need for intermediate steps. Valmet offers a complete solution from fiber processing to automatic packing of end products along with services. With comprehensive testing and piloting opportunities, customers are able to develop and test new end products together with Valmet. Valmet and Metsä Group have been developing the novel technology together in their demo plant in Äänekoski. The new production line will be located alongside the existing demo plant with a nominal capacity of more than 100 million products per year, demonstrating the scalability of the technology and paving the way for future industrial investments. The order is included in Valmet's orders received for the third quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed. About the customer Metsä Group is a Finnish forest industry group whose renewable products serve millions of people every day. Metsä focuses on pulp, paperboards, tissue and greaseproof papers, wood products, and wood supply and forest services. Its parent company, Metsäliitto Cooperative, is owned by more than 90,000 Finnish forest owners. In 2025, Metsä's sales totaled EUR 5.8 billion, and the company employed approximately 8,800 people. Corporate Communications Further information: Petri Paukkunen, Vice President, Packaging and Paper Machines, Packaging and Paper Business Area, Valmet, tel. +358 40 744 8182 Juho Pyrrö, Head of 3D Fiber, Packaging and Paper Business Area, Valmet, tel. +358 50 323 2124 Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. Transparency International work with its customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, Transparency International is uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet's net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Its head office is in Espoo, Finland, and Transparency International has experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Valmet supports Jeonju Paper Corporation's energy and machine efficiency targets with press section rebuild. Valmet Oyj Aug 26, 2026, 02:44 ET ESPOO, Finland, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Jeonju Paper Corporation has selected Valmet to rebuild a press section and predryer section in their paper machine PM 5 in South Korea. The rebuild will improve overall machine efficiency and support the customer's sustainability targets, ensuring reliable, energy-efficient operation of the paper machine. The start-up is scheduled for fall of 2027. "This rebuild is an important step in our continuous efforts to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of our production. By modernizing the press section with Valmet's technology, we expect to reduce energy consumption in the drying process while maintaining high production performance and product quality. The new solution will enhance machine runnability, operational reliability, and overall process efficiency, helping us meet the evolving needs of our customers. This investment supports our long-term sustainability objectives by lowering the environmental impact of our operations and strengthening the competitiveness of PM 5 for the future. We look forward to successfully implementing the solution together with Valmet and realizing the benefits of this important modernization project," says Yong-Sung Lee, Mill Manager of Jeonju Paper Corporation. "We are pleased to support Jeonju Paper in achieving its energy efficiency targets through this press section rebuild. The project combines proven technology with solutions tailored to the mill's specific needs, helping to optimize machine performance and reduce energy use. The trust built between our organizations over the years has enabled a collaborative approach that benefits the success of the project," says Kari Lamminmäki, Product Sales Manager, Headbox, Press and Former, Packaging and Paper Business Area, Valmet. The most recent step in Valmet and Jeonju Paper's collaboration, the delivery includes rebuilds of press section and predryer section, extending the lifecycle of the machine. The press section rebuild will lower the machine's steam consumption, resulting in significant energy savings. The predryer section rebuild includes a runnability system upgrade to improve the overall efficiency of the machine, leading to energy savings. A spare parts package is also included in the delivery. The order was included in Valmet's orders received for the second quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed. About the customer Jeonju Paper Corporation is one of South Korea's leading paper manufacturers, producing newsprint and corrugated board for domestic and international markets. Founded in 1965, the company operates a large-scale integrated paper mill in Jeonju, South Korea, serving customers across Asia and other global markets. Corporate Communications Further information: Riikka Antikainen, Director, Product Sales, Packaging and Paper Machines, Packaging and Paper Business Area, Valmet, tel. +358 407180982 Jaesung Eom, Head of Asia-Pacific North and South Region Sales, Services, Packaging and Paper Business Area, Valmet, tel. +82 1099003691 Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet's net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Pia Aaltonen-Forsell will start as Valmet's CFO at the beginning of November. It was previously known that she would start no later than January. Today at 15:41 Pia Aaltonen-Forsell will start as Valmet's CFO and member of the management group on November 1. It was previously announced that she would start by the end of January 2027 at the latest. Valmet's current CFO Katri Hokkanen will leave her position at the end of September 2026, as previously announced, the company says. Niklas Nylund will serve as Valmet's interim CFO during October. Ask Kauppalehti. Ask about companies, investing, finance or working life. The AI searches for the answer in Kauppalehti's articles. Source: Kauppalehti. Produced by AI.