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Auditors 2023

Kela’s Parliamentary Trustees nominate the auditors for one accounting period at a time. The auditors carry out the auditing of Kela’s operations. In addition, the auditors also supervise Kela’s administration, asset management and operations.

Chairperson
Mikko Helkiö, Authorised Public Accountant (JHT, HT); Senior Ministerial Adviser, Internal Audit

Deputy chairperson
Aki Lindén, Member of Parliament

Secretary
Leena Uikkanen, Head of Legislative Affairs

Auditor: Mikko Helkiö, Authorised Public Accountant (JHT, HT); Senior Ministerial Adviser, Internal Audit, Prime Minister’s Office
Deputy auditor: Virpi Ala-aho, Authorised Public Accountant (JHTT), City Auditor, City of Espoo

Auditor: Heli Järvinen, Editor
Deputy auditor: Tero Suoniemi, Political Advisor

Auditor: Hanna Räsänen, Member of Parliament
Deputy auditor: Mikko Kinnunen, Principal

Auditor: Ville Valkonen, Member of Parliament
Deputy auditor: Susanne Päivärinta, Member of Parliament  

Auditor: Aki Lindén, Member of Parliament
Deputy auditor: Seppo Eskelinen, Member of Parliament

Auditor: Anneli Kiljunen, Chairperson of the County Board, South Karelia Wellbeing Services County 
Deputy auditor: Tuula Väätäinen, Member of Parliament

Auditor: Veijo Niemi, Member of Parliament
Deputy auditor: Arja Juvonen, Member of Parliament

Auditor: Ulla-Maija Tuomela, Authorised Public Accountant (KHT, JHT), BDO Audiator Oy
Deputy auditor: Minna Havia-Niemi, Authorised Public Accountant (KHT, JHT), BDO Audiator Oy