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 Global Business Services (WGBS) provides reliable, scalable, and standardised services to support core business operations. WGBS partners with businesses to drive continuous improvements in end-to-end processes for enhanced effectiveness, quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Wärtsilä Global Business Services 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, but other locations are also negotiable. We offer the possibility of hybrid remote work.
 
Responsibilities:

• Daily tasks include executing supplier and travel reimbursement payments and accounting bank statement transactions
• Period-end closing activities related to payments and accounts receivable
• Improving and streamlining the payment process through effective and active teamwork
• Short-term liquidity management 
• 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 Economics or similar
• Advanced English, other languages are seen as an advantage
• Experience 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
• Open-minded and agile personality
• Flexibility and good team working skills
• Positive attitude and proactive thinking

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 31 January 2025 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 be conducted during the application period as well.

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!

In case of any questions regarding the position, please reach out to:

Anton Kanckos
Manager, Payments, Europe & AMER
anton.kanckos@wartsila.com
 

Last application date: 31/01/2025 

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. 

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.