AP Accountant

ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development. 

The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of a strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely recording of the supplier invoices in the accounting system, and for ensuring that vendors are paid in line with contractual terms and company policies.

The AP Accountant works closely with Procurement, the Operations and Maintenance teams, Warehouse, and the wider Finance team to maintain a seamless “procure-to-pay” (P2P) process, support monthly and year-end closing activities, and ensure the reliability of the KivuWatt general ledger

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

1. 1. Procure-to-Pay  (P2P) Process & Vendor Invoices

• Work closely with the KivuWatt Procurement team to ensure a smooth document and process flow from:
  forecasted spending → purchase order placement → receipt of goods/services → receipt of invoices → payment of vendors.
• Receive, review, and verify vendor and contractor invoices to ensure that they:
• Match the related purchase orders, contracts, and delivery notes (2-way / 3-way matching);
• Correctly reflect goods received or services rendered, including validation of contractor time sheets as directed by the respective Managers;
• Comply with company policies, approval matrix, and applicable tax rules (VAT, withholding tax, etc.).
• Coordinate with the Finance team to request and track vendor invoices and resolve any discrepancies (pricing, quantities, missing documentation, etc.).
• Review invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approval before posting in the accounting system.
• Work closely with the Warehouse team to ensure that all goods received are properly documented in the accounting system according to purchase specifications.
• Ensure that all purchases and invoices are accurately and completely recorded in the accounting system, including correct coding to GL accounts, cost centers, and projects.
• Update and maintain the P2P tracker to provide visibility on PO status, invoices received, and payments made.
• Provide regular AP reports (e.g., AP aging, due payments, GR/IR balances, key vendor balances) to the Finance Manager and other stakeholders.
• Contribute AP data for cash-flow forecasts by sharing upcoming payment commitments.

1. 2. Payments & Vendor Account Management

• Complete payments and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling vendor invoices.
• Prepare payment runs in line with due dates and cash-flow priorities, ensuring that all payments are duly supported and approved.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly vendor statements and related transactions; investigate and resolve variances.
• Maintain detailed records of invoices received, processed, paid and outstanding. 
• Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder queries promptly

1. 3. General Ledger, Accruals & Closing Activities

• Prepare journal entries relating to accruals and amortization of prepayments and post them in the accounting system after proper review and approval.
• Review and reconcile AP-related accounts to the general ledger, ensuring that balances are accurate and supported.
• Support monthly and year-end close activities, including AP aging review and follow-up on long-outstanding items and preparation of AP schedules and reconciliations.

Continuously review the KivuWatt General Ledger to confirm accuracy and reliability and propose corrections/adjustments as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

Your profile is a natural match if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 2 - 4 years in Accounts Payable, general accounting, or a similar role.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Familiarity with Rwanda tax regulations impacting supplier invoices  
• Experience in an industrial, energy, or project-based environment is an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Solid knowledge of the procure-to-pay cycle and AP best practices.
• Proactive, problem-solving attitude and willingness to improve existing processes.
  

  Our Values

  • «We» is our greatest asset
  • We respect and protect the environment
  • We are doers, committed to doing things right
  • We act with integrity and transparency
  • We think and act like entrepreneurs

  You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.

  Working @CG:

  • We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.
  • Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.
  • We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of the society we live in and markets we operate.