Financial Reporting Associate

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

 

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

Hey there! At EDP Renewables, we're all about saving the planet and having a blast doing it! We're like superheroes, but instead of capes, we're wearing sustainable energy hats. Our mission? To create a more inclusive, shared, and greener world! We're talking wind power, solar power, and hydro power - all the powers combined to make the world a better place. By 2030, we're aiming to be as green as a field of clovers, and we're not stopping there! We're committed to Changing Tomorrow Now by promoting gender equality, welcoming people of all abilities, bringing different generations together, and celebrating diversity in our workplace. So come on, join us on this epic journey to save the planet!

 

Role Overview:

 

The Financial Reporting Associate assists with corporate accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, and internal control compliance functions. Creates and interprets financial information, statements, and reports.

 

What You Will Be Doing:

 

• Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Assist with preparing project company financial statements and disclosures from trial balances and system-generated reports, making adjusting entries as needed
• Assist with preparing financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and footnotes
• Support external audits of prepared statements
• Input and analyze data in corporate consolidation system (Magnitude)
• Analyze, allocate, and explain balance sheet movements in accordance with predefined parameters
• Interact with the EDP consolidations team to ensure proper account-mapping and presentation
• Generate account analyses and roll-forwards and consolidates schedules from other groups in the Accounting team to facilitate preparation of cash-flow statements and audit support
• Assist with accounting for tax –advantaged partnership structure
• Assist with monthly managerial reporting
• Respond to requests from internal groups and other ad-hoc requests associated with assigned consolidations and areas
• Additional duties as required

 

Direct reports:  None

 

Travel:  None

 

 

Minimum Requirements:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years progressively responsible related experience; public accounting experience and experience with a consolidations package preferred
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred

 

Behavioral Requirements:

 

• Ability to perform job tasks in a dynamic environment
• Strong statistical and analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Willingness to learn new and complex accounting topics

 

Physical demands & working conditions:

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