Jane Häidberg

Accounting Manager

Detail-oriented finance leader with over 19 years of experience in accounting, finance operations, and shared services across Europe. Proven track record of driving process harmonization, improving operational efficiency, strengthening internal controls, and fostering cross-functional collaboration in multinational environments. Highly proficient in financial systems, with strong analytical and technical skills. Recognized for a calm, solution-focused approach to complex challenges, and a commitment to delivering continuous process improvements and business value.

[email protected] +372 581 708 57 Tallinn, Estonia
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Head of General Accounting
ERGO Insurance SE
Oct 2025 — PresentCurrentTallinn, Estonia
  • Lead the General Accounting function, overseeing two sub-teams (Accounts Payable and Payroll) and guiding a team of 20 accountants to optimize productivity and enhance talent development.
  • Spearheaded change management initiatives by mapping processes, identifying risks, and redesigning workflows, resulting in improved efficiency and greater control.
  • Standardized accounting practices across the Baltic region by creating comprehensive work manuals and optimizing workload, which effectively balanced and reduced workload among the teams.
  • Delivered success by moving from a local to a Baltic approach and improving internal regulations for business trips and workload distribution.
FSSC Manager and Chief Accountant
Stoneridge Electronics
Aug 2022 — Oct 2025Tallinn, Estonia
  • Lead a team of 9 accountants, setting priorities, mentoring staff and allocating resources to meet monthly and statutory deadlines.
  • Manage end-to-end accounting services for EU electronics factories and legal entities, including payroll, tax compliance, reconciliations and group reporting.
  • Drive process improvements and internal controls to increase accuracy and efficiency across accounting workflows.
  • Act as chief accountant for Aftermarket entities, overseeing payroll, tax filings and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Key achievement: Led e-invoicing implementation and consolidated accounting operations for two German subsidiaries for a smooth integration.
Accounting Advisor
Staria One
Feb 2019 — Aug 2022Tallinn, Estoonia
  • Delivered day-to-day accounting services for European and international client portfolios, ensuring accurate ledger maintenance.
  • Prepared monthly and annual tax filings, management and statutory reports, and performed account reconciliations.
  • Supported and collaborated with cross-border teams to standardize processes and improve compliance.
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Ramirent Shared Services
Oct 2014 — Feb 2019Tallinn, Estonia
  • Lead a team of 5 accountants, setting priorities, mentoring staff and allocating resources to meet monthly and statutory deadlines.
  • Oversaw AP team operations, including invoice and reminder processing, AP-to-GL reconciliation, and support for internal customers and vendors.
  • Identified opportunities to improve processes, controls, and workflows.
  • Trained and supported AP accountants and served as superuser for Basware Alusta.
Assistant controller/accountant
Global Guarantee (Ferratum Bank)
Aug 2013 — Oct 2014
  • Performed daily accounting tasks including cost invoice processing and travel expense reporting.
  • Prepared profit and loss and balance sheet reports for management and supported month-end close and reconciliations.
  • Provided accounting support across four countries, contributing to cross-border financial activities.
Payment Services Manager
Backoffice Services Estonia (Finnair)
Jun 2010 — Aug 2013
  • Managed a 6-person payment services team, tracked KPIs and analyzed performance to drive operational improvements.
  • Led the successful transfer of the payment department from Finland to Estonia, developing training materials, work instructions and staffing plans.
  • Resolved operational issues, optimized mapped processes and supported continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Participated in P2P software implementation and testing to improve procurement-to-pay processes.
Skills
ERP systemsFinancial AnalysisTax ComplianceProcess ImprovementTeam LeadershipInternal Controls
Education
Law
University of Tartu
2015 — 2020
Bachelor, Financial Management
Estonian University of Life Sciences
2005 — 2009
References
Kristi Konnov
HR Business Partner
[email protected] · +372 513 45 18
Languages
Estonian
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English
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German
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