Senior Accountant

Wartsila; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Cape Town. The role involves executing accounting tasks, maintaining accuracy of financial records, and supporting financial reporting. Candidates should have strong accounting skills and prior experience in a similar role. Diverse and inclusive workplace offered. Full-time employment with opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Senior IC experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute accounting tasks ensuring accuracy of financial records.
• Perform general accounting activities, ledger maintenance, and financial reporting.
• Support preparation of accounting reports and statements.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Accounting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Job description

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services future‑fuel enabled balancing power plants hybrid solutions energy storage and optimisation technology including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world

In this fast changing world of energy we are constantly on the lookout for future‑oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride

Role Description

Executes accounting tasks and processes ensuring accuracy of financial records and compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs accounting activities such as general accounting financial records and ledger maintenance reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Supports the preparation of accounting reports and statements including profit and loss statements balance sheets depreciation statements cash flow debtor and creditor lists repayment schedules regulatory reports and filings.
• Analyzes financial data and provides insights for decision‑making.
• Collaborates within accounting and cross‑functionally to ensure smooth financial operations and accurate financial record keeping.
• Provides financial information advice and support to management to help them develop budgets understand financial reports and manage their financial responsibilities.
• Participates in financial audits and implements audit recommendations.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function.
• Assists in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.

Location: Cape Town

Last application date : 24.11.2025

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.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18300 professionals in more than 230 locations in 77 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on .

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Accounting Software
• Account Analysis
• GAAP
• Journal Entries
• QuickBooks
• General Ledger Accounting
• Accounting
• Account Reconciliation
• SOX
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• NetSuite

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1