Senior Accountant, Payments

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä Shared Service Center (WSSC) supports the Wärtsilä companies in financial accounting or other operational tasks and acts as a gatekeeper to ensure compliance. WSSC strives for one, harmonised, global Wärtsilä way of working with high-quality, timely, effective and efficient processes. WSSC is sharing best practices and knowledge with focus on continuous development and operational excellence.

Wärtsilä Shared Service Center is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the Payments team for a temporary position of 18 months. The location for the position is Vaasa, Finland.
 
Responsibilities:

• Daily tasks include executing supplier and travel reimbursement payments and accounting of bank statement transactions
• Period-end closing activities related to payments and accounts receivable
• Improving and streamlining the payment process by effective and active teamwork
• Short-term liquidity management and cash management activities
• Participating in development projects related to improving and optimising accounts receivable and payment handling activities
• Supporting and helping other Wärtsiliäns with their issues related to the Payments team's area of responsibility

Requirements:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Business and Economics or similar
• Advanced English and Chinese, other languages are seen as an advantage
• Experience in working in a shared service center 
• Relevant experience in accounting is seen as an advantage
• Understanding and expertise in SAP FI module, SwiftNet, In-House Cash payment process and Cash Management
• Open-minded and agile personality
• Flexibility and good team working skills
• Positive attitude and proactive thinking

We offer you an opportunity to work in an international and energetic environment with great team members, including lots of learning opportunities and personal development possibilities.

Why you and us?   
 
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.   

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.  

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps: 

Please submit your application before the application deadline of 25.09.2024 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Please note that interviews will already be conducted during the application period.

In case you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact:

Sabina Nylund
Manager, Payments
Wärtsilä Shared Service Center
+358 50 300 2876

Last application date: 25/09/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.