d) at Octopus Energy

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Energy, Renewable Energy, EnerTechIndustries

Requirements

Abgeschlossenes Studium der Betriebswirtschaft, Accounting oder Finance
Mindestens 5 Jahre Berufserfahrung in der Wirtschaftsprüfung, Bilanzbuchhaltung oder im Finanzbereich eines Industrie- oder Energieunternehmens
Fundierte Kenntnisse in IFRS und HGB sowie Begeisterung dafür, beides praxisnah einzusetzen
Tech-Affinität und Spaß an Automatisierung – Excel ist für dich nicht das Ende, sondern der Anfang
Hands-on-Mindset, Teamgeist und Freude daran, Verantwortung zu übernehmen
Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse
Motivation, mit der Arbeit einen Beitrag zur nachhaltigen Energiewelt zu leisten

Responsibilities

Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der GoB, handels-, steuer- und gesellschaftsrechtlichen Anforderungen sowie der Bilanzierungsgrundsätze nach IFRS und HGB
Unterstützung bei der Erstellung von Monats- und Jahresabschlüssen inklusive Konsolidierung
Zentraler Ansprechpartner für Wirtschaftsprüfer, Steuerberater und interne Stakeholder
Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Kollegen in UK und weiteren Ländern zur Etablierung einheitlicher Standards und Prozesse innerhalb der Gruppe
Einbringen in Finance-Projekte – von Automatisierung und Digitalisierung über Prozessoptimierung bis zum Aufbau des internen Kontrollsystems
Vorbereitung komplexer Sachverhalte aus dem Messstellenbetrieb, verständliche Dokumentation und Sicherstellung der rechtskonformen Abbildung
End-to-End-Denken im Accounting und kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung des Finance-Teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GoBIFRSHGBMonatsabschlüsseJahresabschlüsseKonsolidierungWirtschaftsprüfungSteuerberatungProzessautomatisierungDigitalisierungProzessoptimierung

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Senior Accountant role?

Candidates need a completed degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, at least 5 years of professional experience in auditing, financial accounting, or finance in an industrial or energy company.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Profound knowledge of IFRS and HGB, tech affinity with enthusiasm for automation beyond Excel, a hands-on mindset, team spirit, and very good German and English skills are required.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Accountant position?

A strong candidate loves numbers but thinks beyond the plate, has a passion for contributing to a sustainable energy world, and brings experience in international collaboration, process automation, and end-to-end accounting thinking.

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$2,476.6MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.

Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.

£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.

The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.

Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.

Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.

Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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