Senior Accountant

Company Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That is what we offer. 125 years of unrivaled 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. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there is more work to be done – that is why we need you to join!

Job Description

We are now looking for a Senior accountant within the CFO area reporting directly to Head of GBS Unit and Tax Reporting for Poland. Main responsibilities are to provide financial and accounting services to other key stakeholders and comply with the local requirements in Poland in terms of accounting and taxation.

Your role:

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting and tax transactions preparation (CIT, VAT returns) for Statkraft entities in Poland.
• Adherence to the month end close process to the group according to IFRS and ensuring deadlines are met in a timely manner.
• Ensure robust tax compliance and reporting to include, as appropriate, indirect taxes, withholding taxes, corporate taxes, and duties, required by regulatory bodies.
• Provide individual financial statement according to Polish GAAP as well as regulatory reports of those legal entities that are required.
• Oversee and coordinate on key compliance requirements in Poland.
• Support project development and local management teams with relevant information and reports.
• Assist with systems improvement/digitalization and develop the processes and internal reporting to improve management information.
• Work closely as a business partner with the business finance teams, preparing reports and analysis requested by them.
• Monitoring of project progress and performance in cooperation with business finance teams
• Actual vs target reporting monthly (P&L, BS and projects spend)
• Quarterly liquidity forecasting
• Advise on and maintain coding structures in SAP.
   

Qualifications

We are looking for an energetic person with strong communication skills and commercial mindset who is willing to take on a new challenge in the rapidly growing industry of renewable energy. We also want you to contribute to our continuous improvement ambitions with an attention to and drive for always making things better, safer, and more efficient.
If you can check of these boxes, you could be the person we are looking for:

• Strong experience min. 5 years in Accounting and Tax in Poland, background as an auditor is an asset.
• Experience in working with SAP preferred.
• Excellent Excel skills
• Graduation in Accounting. A Master degree within Finance and/or Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA).
• Speaks fluent Polish and English 

Additional Information

We offer:

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation. 
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds. 
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”. 
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, and work-life balance principles. 
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance. 

Challenged?

For us the ideas of our committed and ambitious colleagues make the difference. If you want to share our passion for renewable energy and be a part of tomorrow’s energy world, please apply through our online application form.

Please note: Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants before hire.

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.