Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking an accountant in Cape Town. The role involves executing accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience with financial data analysis and general accounting principles. The application deadline is 24.11.2025.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial records and compliance with regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data for decision-making.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute accounting tasks to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Support preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Collaborate to ensure smooth financial operations.

Skills

Financial reporting

General accounting

Data analysis

Reconciliation

Job description

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 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.