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

Senior Accountant (m/f/d) 

Location: Winterthur

Workload: 100%

Start Date: As per agreement

Your Responsibilities

• Take ownership of defined areas of the monthly and annual closing under Swiss Local GAAP (OR)
• Prepare and reconcile accruals, provisions, intercompany transactions and GL accounts
• Ensure high data quality and compliance with internal policies and control frameworks
• Act as a key contact for internal and external audits
• Support and coach team members in accounting topics and promote a culture of quality, structure, and continuous learning within the team
• Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations, contribute to process improvements with other departments (SCM, Sales, etc.)
• Analyze and improve end-to-end finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R)
• Contribute to ERP enhancements and digitalization initiatives
• You critically challenge existing accounting processes and tools, contribute ideas for optimization, and drive their implementation

Your Profile

• Advanced professional qualification in Finance & Accounting (minimum Eidg. Fachausweis im Finanz- und Rechnungswesen or equivalent)
• 6-8 years of experience in Accounting, ideally in an international or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of Swiss Local GAAP (OR), direct & indirect tax-related topics
• Advanced user of SAP ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical skills, structured working style, and high reliability
• Enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues
• Proactive, solution‑oriented, and comfortable working independently
• Clear communicator with a collaborative attitude
• Fluent in German and English

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