Assistant / Junior Controller

Powering transformation for a sustainable future

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

Assistant / Junior Controller

Responsibilities

• Examine and authorise procurement requests.
• Accurate and timely invoicing of customers.
• Coordination and assistance in collection of receivables.
• Support the Business Controller in monthly closing activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders such as accounting department and key individuals in the overseas subsidiaries.
• Maintenance of SAP master data.
• Support in management reporting.
• Support with other ad hoc tasks/projects.

Requirements

• Good Excel skills.
• Proficiency in Python would be desirable.
• 0-3 years relevant experience; the position is also suitable for candidates with no relevant experience, most important is a willingness to learn and an interest in Finance/Controlling.
• Problem-solving and decision-making mentality.
• Attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural, multilingual environment.
• Fluency in English, Mandarin, and/or German knowledge desirable.

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