Financial Accountant

  • Full-time
  • Business Units: FR - Fin.Reporting, Acc. & GBS Finance

Company Description

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have 6000 employees in 20 countries. We have been making clean energy possible for over 125 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.

Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution.

Job Description

Unit Reporting Ireland is part of GBS Finance. Statkraft has an ambitious growth target within renewable energy in Europe, and one of Unit Reporting Irelands key roles is to provide shared accounting services to a growing number of entities. Today Unit Reporting Ireland provides financial reporting services within the Statkraft Group to 60 subsidiaries in Ireland.

As a financial accountant; your main responsibilities will be:

  • Assist with preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS alongside Reporting Manager
  • Liaise with external auditors alongside Reporting Manager
  • Ensuring the Statkraft Ireland accounting policies are aligned to the wider Statkraft Group and implement policies ensuring accurate reflection in the accounts
  • Joint preparation of group reporting alongside other members of the team
  • Maintain Local GAAP accounts
  • SAP Analytics Cloud reporting
  • Assisting with Blackline preparation and highlighting any reconciliation issues
  • Assisting with PO compliance and PO set up
  • Preparation of corporation tax returns alongside external tax consultants
  • Preparation of IXBRL accounts and liaise with external tax advisors alongside Reporting Manager
  • Assisting with Tax Planning
  • Any other Ad-Hoc work required

Qualifications

  • Qualified Accountant
  • Minimum University degree in accountancy, finance or similar with documented experience in the field
  • Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in a similar field
  • Experience to the areas of CT, VAT, RCT, Employment taxes
  • Strong knowledge desired on applications including SAP, Accurri or other financial statement software, MS Excel and other MS applications
  • Ability to adapt to other new software and systems
  • Analytical, process and result-oriented with a strong focus on orderliness, structure and planning
  • Independent self-starter with a clear ability to manage a large workload, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues, while prioritizing tasks and effectively juggling competing deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills in English

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

  • Annual leave linked to tenure up to a maximum of 25 days
  • Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth
  • A positive working environment characterized by expertise, responsibility, and innovation
  • A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background
  • Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including LinkedIn Learning and inspiring leaderships programs
  • Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
  • Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements. You will be required to be in the office three days per week.
  • Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

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