Senior Accountant

ContourGlobal is an established Independent Power Producer developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation assets worldwide. The company currently manages more than 6.2 GW of installed capacity across different generation technologies in 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. With a current share of renewables capacity of 27%, 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, a KKR company since 2022, has a track record of almost 20 years of experience in partnering with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its power supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking for a highly driven, analytical, and creative professional for the Senior Accountant for our operations in Bulgaria and for Solutions Europe business. In Bulgaria currently ContourGlobal is in the process of the green transitioning of the former coal-fired power plant, and Solutions Europe power generation business portfolio is an inside the fence co-/tri- and quad-generation asset supplying energy products and CO2 to Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling company in Europe spread in three countries – Romania, Italy and Northern Ireland. The position will be based at ContourGlobal Office at Maritsa East 3 TPP or in our Sofia Office in Serdika Center, with opportunities for hybrid working (3-4 days work from home/weekly). 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the monthly, quarterly and annual closing process on a timely manner in respect of corporate guidance and instructions. Perform day-to-day accounting activities on a sustainable basis:
  1. Validate, justify and post any required accounting entry (routine and non-routine processes)
  2. Provide integrity assurance on each and every GL upstream and downstream process: fixed assets, payroll elements, inventory, determination of revenue and expense accruals, any required provision, expense reports, VAT and any local tax provision, cash and bank information, etc.
  3. Provide the group with all necessary analysis and reports
  4. Ensure filing and archiving of accounting supporting documents
• Prepare analysis and reconciliations necessary to qualify and explain the accounting information on a regular basis
• Document internal controls and contribute to maintain high quality Internal Control Environment
• Coordinate the processes related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Payroll and other GL accounting, lead a lean accounting team as per the business need
• Tax reporting of the Company: monitoring and following the necessary steps for compliance with applicable tax legislation and according to the Group tax calendar;
• Reporting for local purposes (Financial statement preparation, Financial Supervision Commission, National statistic, BNB reports) and supervision of local statutory reporting  in other countries;
• Preparation of audit documentation, communication and cooperation with statutory and group auditors;
• Perform Bank related accounting activities and strict control over  all banking operations, ensure timely recording of treasury entries
• Any other ad hoc tasks, as required by CFO or other management

COMMIT TO LEAD WITH OUR VALUES: 

• Commit to CG values as expressed in the Essential Information. Model the values in any interaction internally and externally.
• Put Health and Safety First.
• Embrace Timely Transparency.
• Model the 3Cs – Communication, Collaboration and Coordination.
• Embrace Failure analysis and continuous improvement including Five Whys.
• Seek out ways to incorporate technology and Artificial Intelligence into the company’s legal practice.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other relevant
• At least 5 years of proven financial and accounting experience
• English language skills are required
• SAP/ERP system experience essential, consolidation system experience preferred
• IFRS knowledge
• Good understanding of accounting processes and procedures
• Analytical skills and attention to details
• Ability to work in a team and very good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities, to meet strict deadlines and manage time efficiently

This position reports hierarchically to CFO Bulgaria and Solutions Europe.
 

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.