Senior Accountant, Accounting Operations
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Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, Renewable EnergyIndustries
Requirements
- Successfully completed a business administration degree
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in auditing or comparable experience as a financial accountant in an industrial company or the energy sector
- Excellent knowledge of financial accounting and preparation of financial statements according to IFRS and HGB
- Tech-savvy and enjoys automating processes
- Team player with a hands-on mentality and willingness to share knowledge
- Fluent in German and English
- Desire to contribute to a more sustainable future and view the energy revolution as essential
Responsibilities
- Preparing complex matters in the area of metering operations
- Documenting these matters and finding solutions to legally document them in their books
- Responsibility for the guidelines of GOB (German Energy and Outage Regulations), trade, tax, and corporate law requirements, and accounting principles according to IFRS and HGB
- Supporting the preparation of annual financial statements, including consolidation, and acting as a point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders
- Supporting the team in the preparation of monthly financial statements according to IFRS
- Maintaining close communication with colleagues in the UK and other countries to establish uniform approaches and processes within the group
- Contributing to the development, description, and optimization of end-to-end processes in accounting to continuously improve the internal control system
- Participating in cross-functional projects and representing the interests of Finance
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this Senior Accountant position remote?
Yes, the position is fully remote.
What benefits are offered for this role?
Benefits include stock options in the Octopus Energy Group Ltd., monthly contributions to public transport ticket and lunch, discounted bicycle leasing, company pension scheme, and family support for childcare through HeyNan.
What are the key requirements for this Senior Accountant role?
Requirements include a business administration degree, minimum 5 years of experience in auditing or financial accounting in industry or energy sector, excellent knowledge of IFRS and HGB, fluency in German and English, and being tech-savvy with a team player mentality.
What is the salary for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Accountant role?
Strong candidates have 5+ years in auditing or financial accounting, expertise in IFRS and HGB, tech-savviness for process automation, fluency in German and English, and a passion for sustainable energy.
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