• Job Description

  Req#: 39417

  
  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 Shared Service Centre (WSSC) supports the Wärtsilä companies in financial accounting and other operational tasks and acts as a gatekeeper to ensure compliance.
  We are now looking for energetic and committed students to work as an On-Call Trainees (0-25h/week) to strengthen the Accounts Payable team located in Vaasa, Finland, with the possibility to continue as Summer Trainee in 2024. You will be working with Wärtsilä companies around the world and supporting with the handling of purchase invoices and other related tasks.
  
  What you will be doing:
  
  In this position, your work will include handling incoming purchase invoices, solving issues and being in contact with various Wärtsilä teams and suppliers to improve the end-to-end process. On a typical day, you might be starting with responding to emails and ending the day with checking payment proposals. You will not be working on this alone, even though the work requires a high level of independency, as you will have the support from the team.
  For us to be the best match, we expect you to have a good understanding of accounting and experience from working in a customer-facing role. For you to succeed in this position, we hope you have a mindset for continuous improvement and are open to learning new skills, such as RPA.
  
  As On-call trainee, Accounts Payable, your work will focus on these responsibilities:
  

  • Checking the quality and authenticity of incoming purchase invoices
  • Handling of purchase invoices in the SAP system
  • Monitoring of the overall invoice flow and the accounts payable ledger
  • Supporting purchase invoice approvers with invoice handling and answering incoming questions from our suppliers and internal customers
  • Handling of month-end closing related tasks, such as accruals
  • Other tasks related to monitoring and quality control

  To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

  • Currently a full-time student of Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or similar
  • Systematic and organized way of working
  • The right to work in Finland
  • Self driven and development oriented attitude
  • Good knowledge of English with other language skills considered as a benefit
  • Positive attitude and proactive thinking
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment
  • Flexibility and good team working skills
  • Excellent customer service skills and problem-solving capabilities

  
  What do we offer?
  

  • A collaborative, supportive and innovative atmosphere
  • Great colleagues and a multicultural working environment
  • Possibility to develop your professional skills with modern tools
  • Career progression opportunities within a global organisation
  • Hybrid working model

  
  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. In addition to the core team, you will be working closely with Operative Purchasing, Payments and local Finance teams.

  Even if you do not feel like you tick all the boxes listed above, please send in your application anyway! You may still be a good candidate for us. The position will be filled as soon as we find the suitable candidate, so please apply latest by 14th of December, 2023 through Wärtsilä Careers.
  
  Contact & next steps
  
  We hope to hear from you before the application deadline 14.12.2023, through submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process all the way. The timeline for the recruitment process will be the following:
  
  Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Timo Hämäläinen, Manager, Accounts Payable through timo.hamalainen(at)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).
  
  

  Last application date: 14/12/2023

  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 check, including the drug test/screening. The legislation of the country followed when person is located outside of Finland.

  This is Wärtsilä

  Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

• About the company

  Wärtsilä Oyj Abp, trading internationally as Wärtsilä Corporation, is a Finnish company which manufactures and services power sources and other equipment in the marine and energy markets.

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