Chief Accountant

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and 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. Are you ready to jump onboard?

Wärtsilä Voyage is a global organisation that provides best-in-class maritime navigation systems and integrated bridge solutions, recognised training and simulation solutions, vessel traffic management solutions and coastal surveillance systems, fleet and port management systems, as well as both onboard and individual decision support systems for professional crew and pilots.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic Chief Accountant to join our skilled Statutory Tax & Company Compliance team, looking after our Swedish legal entity Wärtsilä Voyage Sweden. The preferred location for the position is Gothenburg, Sweden.

What will you be doing?

As a Chief Accountant , your tasks will revolve around all areas relating to accounting functions and financial reporting. This position will be responsible for daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks and activities. The Chief Accountant is also expected to make recommendations to the FM for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This position must meet tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation and financial reporting. Assure confidentiality of financial information.

Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: 

• Responsible for accurate and timely preparation of statutory, management, annual statutory accounts and other regulatory accounts.
• Direct point of contact with the auditors (internal and external) and complete management of the annual audits for the entity
• Ensure monthly and annual Group reporting in HFM and year end bridge calculation. Posting of IFRS results and calculation of monthly/quarterly/annual adjustments to accounts (e.g. FX revaluation, bad debt).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual accounting requirements.
• Completion of monthly closing and IC reconciliation.
• Ensure all general ledger accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Liaise closely with the group finance team to ensure the accounts reflect the operations of the business as efficiently as possible.
• Responsible for preparation of the Wärtsilä Voyage Sweden company tax declaration.
• Handle all documentation to different Authorities
• Responsible for all VAT reporting and other tax reporting
• Handle Chemical Tax declarations on behalf of Wärtsilä Voyage Limited and Oy
• Responsible for the accurate posting and payment of salaries for the entity
• Monitor the actual financial status of the projects (construction contracts) in comparison with planned figures. Identify and report projects with high risks e.g. where the payments are well overdue or the actual cost is higher than planned. Request and file quarterly confirmations from PM.
• Deputy board member and member of the local management team
• Send electronic invoices as well as scan any physical invoices received to Readsoft software for internal authorisation/posting
• Manages the scrapping requests of fixed assets and stock
• Responsible to update the rolling forecast when required during the year
• Contact person for banks, Tax Authorities, Companies Registration Office (bolagsverket)
• Any other ad-hoc tasks that are finance or office related
• Bank signatory in SEB, Swedbank, RBI and ATB. Approve payments and send it to the relevant bank

The below will enable you to succeed in this role:

• Qualified accountant with 5 years experience in a similar position
• Experience of working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and SAP
• Fluent in English and Swedish
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, internally and externally
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Continues improvement mindset

Why you & us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

Contact & next steps:

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline, by submitting your application in our Career portal.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Manager, Finance and Accounting Jerome Bordry via email Jerome.bordry@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

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.