At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow.
As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design.
Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change.
WinGD is looking for a
Responsibilities
- Tasks and responsibilities
- Financial accounting and reporting
- Supervision of the Accounting team
- Ensuring accurate and timely monthly financial reporting to management
- Assuring compliance of annual stand-alone and consolidated external financial statements in accordance with Swiss law
- Managing statutory annual Swiss audits related to the above-mentioned external financial statements
- Support and supervision of regional accounting teams
- Treasury
- Tactical liquidity planning, and short-term cash management, including handling of foreign currencies, and money market deposits
- Supervision of payment transactions
- Defining banking strategy, and maintaining bank relationships
- Support on long-term financing solutions
- Financial risk management and internal control system (ICS)
- Establishing, monitoring, and evaluating internal controls which are relevant to financial processes
- Determine accounting policies, issuing directives upon need, and supervision of Chart of Accounts
- Managing, and mitigating financial risks
- Negotiations with business partners (e.g. banks, suppliers, customers)
- Other tasks:
- Assuring compliance with Swiss tax laws, supervising on VAT and annual tax filing
- Expert on Swiss Code of Obligation
- Expert on capital investment and shareholding structure
- Support finance director on ad hoc financial projects
Requirements
- Perfect command in English and German,
- Min. 5-8 years' experience working in a similar position
- CPA highly desirable
- Proven expertise in both Swiss GAAP, in particular as for accounting and taxes
- Familiar with the latest international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
- Thorough understanding of business processes
- Sound knowledge of ERP systems, preferably experience as a SAP S/4HANA, key user ERP,SAP, S/4HANA
- Pronounced proactivity, international mind and hands-on mentality are musts
- Leadership and staff supervision experience are pre-required
Our offer
- An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
- A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
- Award winning and extraordinary products
- Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
- Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
- In-house technology training and professional development opportunities
Further information
After a successful upload of your profile, we will provide further information about the procedure via e-email.
For additional information about us, please visit
www.wingd.com or get in contact with the Line Manager