Senior Accountant

Wärtsilä Corporation; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking a dedicated accounting professional in Cape Town to execute accounting tasks, manage financial records, and support reporting efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience in general accounting and a solid understanding of compliance and financial regulations. Join and contribute to sustainable practices through innovative technology and services.

Qualifications

• Experience in executing accounting tasks and processes.
• Ability to provide financial insights for decision-making.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute accounting tasks ensuring accuracy of financial records.
• Support preparation of accounting reports and statements.
• Analyze financial data for decision-making.

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

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.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.