Jenni Suhonen
Student
Sydney (2010) Australia (New South Wales)
Professional Status
Nearing graduation
Available
About Me
Master’s Degree student from Aalto University Finland currently at the University of Sydney on an exchange.
Having lived in several different countries, I bring to the table an international outlook and openmindedness.
An individual with strong analytical skills, diverse work experience, and interpersonal abilities, I believe my varied skill set makes me an asset to the accounting field.
Having lived in several different countries, I bring to the table an international outlook and openmindedness.
An individual with strong analytical skills, diverse work experience, and interpersonal abilities, I believe my varied skill set makes me an asset to the accounting field.
Student Consultant
KPMG Actuarial
Since March 2018
Student Project
Sydney
Australia - New South Wales
- Conducting primary and secondary research on Superannuation and retirement benefits in Australia
- Delivering a framework to guide trustees in their decision-making processes
Student Consultant
Stora Enso
September 2017
to November 2017
Student Project
Helsinki
Finland
- Investigating the latest trends in data reporting and visualization, as well as corporate governance, risk management and compliance (GRC)
- Preparing a questionnaire and interviewing Stora Enso’s top management (40 employees)
- Summarising and analyzing related findings and conclusions
- Presenting recommendations to the CFO’s controlling management team
The project was part of a group-wide project in which the aim was to improve the quality of executive-level internal control reporting with a focus on end-user experience. We got positive feedback from the client about our commitment to provide excellent results, outstanding attitude and the ability to work together as a team. After the course, our team was awarded the 'Capstone group of the year' award.
Specialist, Accounts Payable
Enfo Group Plc
May 2016
to October 2017
Part-time
Espoo
Finland
- Entering and processing invoices
- Following the invoice approval process
- Participating in the deployment process of a new purchase to pay software
- Running billing report on the last day of the month
- Taking care of the validity of the value-added tax
Master's Thesis Worker
SRV Group Plc
January 2017
to December 2017
Temporary Work
Espoo
Finland
- Internal data collection and analysis
- Participation and contribution in the meetings
- Interviewing employees
- Research on the performance measurement and sustainability (on construction sector)
Barista
Bean & Burner Ltd
September 2008
to May 2016
Part-time
Helsinki area
Finland
- Customer service
- Preparation of different beverages from high-quality coffee beans
- Providing the latest information about coffee brewing to quality-minded customers
- Maintaining monthly/daily report of transactions
- Checking daily cash accounts
Summer Intern
SRV Group Plc
May 2013
to August 2014
Espoo
Finland
- Purchase ledger activities
- Following the invoice approval process
- Posting invoices into the accounting system
- Maintenance of the supplier registry
- Helping bookkeepers in their daily activities
AFS Volunteer
AFS Intercultural Programs
2007
to 2011
Volunteer Work
Helsinki area
Finland
- Contact/event organizer for exchange students coming to Finland
- Hosting exchange students from different nationalities
Major: Accounting (GPA: 4,63; 276/300 ECITS)
Minor: CEMS MIM
Our team won the race for the Capstone Group of the Year in fall 2017 (Capstone in Accounting: 5/5)
Master's thesis: Analyzing the effects of organizational motivations and existing business model when integrating sustainability into management practice - Case Finnish Construction Company
Grade: 4/5
Student Business Project:
I was chosen to be part of a small group working on a business project conducted for a Finnish insurance company (spring 2016). We interviewed 30 CEOs of small Finnish family-owned companies about employee wellbeing and digitalization.
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Minor: CEMS MIM
Our team won the race for the Capstone Group of the Year in fall 2017 (Capstone in Accounting: 5/5)
Master's thesis: Analyzing the effects of organizational motivations and existing business model when integrating sustainability into management practice - Case Finnish Construction Company
Grade: 4/5
Student Business Project:
I was chosen to be part of a small group working on a business project conducted for a Finnish insurance company (spring 2016). We interviewed 30 CEOs of small Finnish family-owned companies about employee wellbeing and digitalization.
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration
Aalto University
August 2012
to December 2015
Bachelor's Thesis: Voluntary Sustainability Reporting as to GRI
Grade: 4/5
The thesis' purpose was to examine what voluntary sustainability reporting means and what kinds of challenges it poses to the credibility and comparability of sustainability reporting.
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Grade: 4/5
The thesis' purpose was to examine what voluntary sustainability reporting means and what kinds of challenges it poses to the credibility and comparability of sustainability reporting.
I spent one year abroad living with a local family at the age of seventeen. I lived in Gembloux which is a French-speaking city in the province of Namur (about 45 kilometers southeast of Brussels). The studying language was French in all general high school subjects.
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- Skiing and snowboarding
- Jogging
- Yoga and meditation
- Indoor climbing
- Swimming and scuba diving
- Meeting new people
- Getting to know to diverse cultures
- Finnish: Mother Tongue
- English: Fluent (TOEFL: 101/120)
- French: Moderate
- Swedish: Beginner
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Good Teamwork Skills
Basketball and several business projects at school have taught me how to work in a team and work for a common goal. I am a team player who enjoys achieving together with inspiring people.
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Adaptable
Numerous work experiences in different companies has made me good at working in changing environments.
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Analytical
I have a tendency to think how my work is affecting to a broader framework and also I like to create causal linkages.
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Able to Work Under Pressure
At Enfo I have gotten used to strict deadlines but I always manage to maintain my efficiency and focus on the work.
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Exact, Efficient and Systematic
As an Accounts Payable Specialist I am processing large amount of numers during the day which have taught to be systematic and exact while maximizing the efficiency.
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Windows and Mac
Good
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Office 365
Good
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IBS-Enterprise (bookkeeping software)
Good
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Purchase to Pay Softwares: Palette, ExFlow AX
Advanced
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OpusCapita (cash management system)
Good
