Senior Accountant

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking for a motivated professional with attention to the details for the position of Senior Accountant Solar at ContourGlobal. This role will be part of the Solar Accountant team and will support the the overall accounting activities of the Solar portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing full month end accounting close for Solar legal entities, including reconciliations for all major balances
• Management of inter-company transactions including issuing invoices and calculating interests
• Assisting with preparation of  monthly management reports
• Group quarterly reporting for the Solar Italy companies and dealing with entity auditors
• Supporting the preparation of local GAAP financial statements and other statutory reports
• Liaising with Treasury to ensure bank reconciliations are completed timely and accurately
• Ensuring a strong internal control environment for Solar assets
• Booking of group ledger only entries in SAP
• Ensuring compliance with Group policies
• Ensuring vendors are paid in a timely manner
• Any other ad hoc tasks, as required by the Finance Manager 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
• Proficiency in English
• IFRS expertise
• SAP experience essential, BPC experience preferred
• Knowledge of strong internal control environment
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Minimum 3 years of proven financial and accounting experience
• Experience in an international business environment or within an international group is required

Travel Requirements - upon business needs

This position reports hierarchically to Head of Accounting Solar.

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.