Senior Accountant for a Renewable Energy Company
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A leading international company in the renewable energy sector is looking for a Senior Accountant for a central and challenging role in the finance department. The role includes broad responsibility for the financial and accounting reporting of an international group of companies, working with senior management and financial entities, and leading complex accounting issues in accordance with IFRS standards.
Responsibilities:
- Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes of the group's companies
- Preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards
- Responsibility for consolidation processes of companies and projects in Israel and abroad
- Preparation and control of working papers, disclosures, and financial analyses
- Handling complex accounting issues, including IFRS 16, IAS 21, deferred taxes, financial instruments, investment accounts, and cash flows
- Handling intercompany loans, project finance, and report consolidation
- Routine work with auditing accountants and professional consultants
- Responsibility for audit processes, internal controls, and SOX
- Analysis of transactions, acquisitions, mergers, and international holding structures
- Accompanying financing processes, credit agreements, and covenant compliance
- Responsibility for tax reports and local and international taxation issues
- Providing professional support to CFOs and management
Job Requirements:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least 5 years of experience post-internship.
- Experience as a Manager in a Big 4 and/or in a Group Accountant role.
- Significant experience in preparing reports according to IFRS and in the consolidation of international companies' reports.
- Very high proficiency in Excel and ERP systems, and a very high level of English.
- Ability to work independently and lead complex processes with many interfaces.
- Experience in energy, infrastructure, or income-generating real estate – a significant advantage.
- Experience in Project Finance, working with subsidiaries in Europe, and preparing position papers and accounting memoranda – a significant advantage.