Chief Accountant 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? We are now looking for a Chief Accountant to join our Financial Statutory Accounting Services (Finland, Italy, Central and West Europe) team working for a better future. This position is for Wärtsilä Iberica, S.A. (ES10) and Wärtsilä Portugal, S.A. (PT10). The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Bermeo, Spain but also other locations in Spain are possible. What you will be doing The Chief Accountant is a financials minded person, who also partners up with other functions outside of finance. (S)he is proactive, externally focused and future oriented. Utilising strong networking and influencing skills, (s)he identifies opportunities and risks. Responsible for developing and maintaining close cooperation and communication with Group Control, Treasury and Business Controls, local management and other stakeholders. As Chief Accountant, your work will focus on these main responsibilities: Company level reporting, according to legal compliance and Wärtsilä Corporation accounting manual, guidelines and requirements. Ensuring correctness of local company's financial situation (local GAAP in Spain and Portugal) and tax position, including for example Profit & Loss Statement, Balance sheet and Fixed Assets. Accounting and closing activities on company level in SAP and HFM, participating in development and optimizing related processes, and supporting the businesses in financial processes. Collecting and preparing financial information, reports and ana-lysis to internal and external stakeholders and authorities, e.g. tax related reporting (direct, indirect, transfer pricing, customs). Income tax in co-operation with external tax advisor. Preparation and filing VAT returns. Preparation of the transfer pricing local file for the local company and the foreign permanent establishments Contributing in external auditing, internal auditing and internal control reporting of the company. Supporting and participating in development of Financial Statutory Accounting Services in cooperation with area organisation and in projects which require financial competence and support. To be successful in this role, we expect you to have: Financial Statutory Accounting knowledge and experience Wärtsilä accounting and IFRS and local GAAP knowledge Local accounting & tax laws and principles Auditing (both external and internal) knowledge Internal Control knowledge Analysing skills Corporate Governance knowledge Code of Conduct Out of the box thinker SAP and other relevant reporting tools Fluent in English Several years of working experience in financial accounting and reporting. Why you and 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 that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. 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? We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. Contact & next steps We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. For further questions please reach out to Sanna Tuomaala, Area Head, through with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy! Last application date: 05/04/2024 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. This is Wärtsilä
