Job description
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
LONDON, UK
Our client is a well-established, UK-based, asset management firm specialising in the origination, development, investment and management of real, renewable energy and power generation assets. We are currently recruiting for a Project Accountant to join the team working on Battery Energy Storage projects, you’ll report to the Head of Development and support the Finance teams in relation to accounting, reporting, and controlling topics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management of project finances:
Ensures the accuracy of cost and pricing calculation
Ensures the accuracy of project finances as well as the accurate recording and reporting of such transactions in the relevant systems, e.g., SAP
Attends commercial project status meetings and is responsible for updating the forecast and cost monitor accordingly
Prepares commercial documentation for regular project status meetings and ensures the accuracy of the commercial project data (i.e., FC, MIKA, cash flow)
Undertakes invoicing according to project progress and contractual terms and ensure proper payment allocation
Ensuring timely applications for payment from the customer are made
Ensures compliance with KX FRG (Financial Reporting Guidelines) and local GAAP requirements
Supports the Head of Developmentin the identification and reporting of non-conformance costs
Risk and claim management:
Together with the HODIdentifies, assesses, responds, monitors, reports, escalates all financial and commercial risks, e.g., calculation, tax, insurances, currency
Together with theHODattends the risk workshops and supports with the maintenance and reporting of risk within the project tools
Performs the credit risk analysis for potential customers & suppliers, together with Global Procurement for suppliers
Supports the CPM with compliance to standards, rules, and regulations:
Ensures compliance with relevant tax regulations, e.g., PATAC, NCM, PE management (tax returns, transfer pricing, delegation concepts)
Ensures the compliance with export control regulations
Ensures the compliance with hedging/currency regulations
Ensures proper handling of bank accounts including petty cash, if applicable
Ensures correct methodology for evaluation of risk and opportunities as defined, e.g., in FRG, PM guide
Ensures adherence of revenue recognition rules and accountancy practices, guidelines, and any specific regulations
Ensures the adherence to internal controls (RIC), incl. ICFR
For cross border projects:synchronizes contract structure with tax and delegation concept; preparation and signature of NCM mandatory documents
Collaboration:
Actively participate in both internal and where required external project related meetings (e.g., team members, managers, customers)
Builds strong relationships and cooperates closely with other individuals within the project team and within the wider business
Management of stakeholders:
Ensures efficient communication with all relevant internal Contract Management, Project Management, Work Package Mangers
Ensures proper execution of all tasks with all relevant stakeholders, i.e., SFS (e.g., financing, insurance, guarantees, currency & commodity hedging), CF (e.g., AC, Taxes, Treasury, Audit), RIC incl. OR, Legal and Compliance, HR (incl. Delegation process), ECC, Customs, external auditors etc
Interacts with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the execution of all issues regarding project financing
Monitors the performance of partners/subcontractors through the review of the cost monitor and SAP
What do we require from you:
Experience of financially controlling external customer projects
Proven experience in Accounting and Controlling, Reporting, Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
Qualified accountant ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent
Part Qualified candidates with an intention to complete the qualification will also be considered
Expertise in SAP and MS Office
Process oriented person with strong analytical skills
Exposure to risk management is an advantage
Self-organised individual with the ability to adhere to timelines
Accurate in work preparation and diligent in documentation
Strong communicator with experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
Appreciation and interest for the industry we operate in
Progression minded individual with willingness to learn and develop
Remuneration and Rewards
£40,000 - £55,000 Base Salary
24Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Hybrid/Remote work available