Accountant
Madrid, ES
ContourGlobal develops, acquires, and operates power generation facilities with proven and cutting-edge energy technologies. We are an international high-growth company, founded in 2005, that has grown exponentially to own and operate a fleet of renewable and thermal assets, located in 20 countries across 4 continents. Wherever we operate, we are committed to the highest standards of health and safety, environmental, social responsibility, our people’s well-being. Our longstanding ESG pledge includes becoming net-zero carbon by 2050.
Acquisition of ContourGlobal by the US private-equity fund KKR will enable us greatly to further expand our portfolio, increase investment in the energy transition, and take advantage of new opportunities in our core markets. Our multinational, integrated team of almost 1500 people prides itself on our culture and values, and welcomes entrepreneurial, innovative, ambitious, and collaborative professionals to come join us.
Under the supervision of the Head of Finance, primary responsibilities of the Junior Accountant include but are not limited to:
- Record selected monthly close entries. Prepare support documentation for Journal Entries and appropriate internal controls documentation according to Group Procedures.
- Assist with the monthly reporting to the Group
- Prepare schedules for quarterly and annual audits and other supporting documentation
- Manage accounts payable and prepare payments to suppliers
- Manage accounts receivable and reconcile customer invoices to trading and banks
- Analyze and agree intercompany transactions
- Analyze assigned Balance Sheet accounts
- Review all Cash Transactions as they occur daily
- Assist the Senior Accountant in preparing tax returns according to local tax regulations.
- Assist with purchasing activities related to the office/plant requirements
- Prepare distribution payments
- Prepare various ad hoc reports as needed to support HoF and/or operational/commercial team
Required qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have a degree in business administration and/or accounting
- Candidate will have 1+ years of accounting experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required.
- SAP is required
- BPC experience will be considered
- Fluency in Spanish and English
Skills and competencies
- Technical excellence
- Organizational skills, ability to meet short deadlines.
- Personal motivation skills
- Professionalism and reliability
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.