Accountant

Posted:
9/10/2024, 8:58:31 PM

Location(s):
Western Cape, South Africa

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

Job Description

Mission:
Collaborate and provide support on projects carried out by his/her business unit/department, in keeping with the guidelines given by his/her supervisor, so that his/her work will enhance decision-making processes and processes involving the project’s execution and provide the internal client with added value through his/her professional performance.

Furthermore, the position requires analysis and reporting on key financial data within the organisation, ensuring that management and shareholders receive timely and accurate information

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Management of financial processes
  • Monthly financial reporting in SAP for all Acciona subsidiaries
  • Uploading of monthly reporting from SAP into the Acciona group consolidation platform
  • Responsible for the payments process and related controls over the payment process
  • Monitoring adherence of financial policies
  • Contract management (ensuring adherence to the financial aspect of contracts which the company is party to)
  • Preparation, monitoring and adherence of annual budget
  • Monitoring of costs against budget, reporting the deviations and suggesting improvements/cost savings
  • Preparing monthly cash flow forecasts and regular monitoring of cash flow for all group companies
  • Tax submissions and compliance (VAT, Employee’s tax, dividends tax and Income Tax)
  • Preparation of taxable income calculation including deferred tax reconciliation
  • Manage the external financial audit
  • Preparation of Annual Financial Statements in terms of IFRS
  • Ensure that a strong working relationship is maintained with stakeholders
  • Ensure that financial records are valid, accurate and complete
  • Responsible for the different reporting to lenders under the financial agreements

·          B.Com Financial Accounting

·          Postgraduate in Financial Accounting (advantage)

·          Numerical Aptitude and exceptional attention to detail

·          Good Communication and presentation skills

·          Meticulous record keeping and ability to look after accounting function of a group of companies in various stages of development

·          Ability to multitask

·          Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges

·          Detailed understanding of IFRS

·          Excellent Computer literacy, excel

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

Acciona

Website: https://acciona.com/

Headquarter Location: Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1997

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Secondary Market

Industries: Energy ⋅ Infrastructure ⋅ Renewable Energy ⋅ Service Industry ⋅ Water ⋅ Water Purification