Global Accountant

Job Title:  Global Accountant

Department:   Global Accounting & Reporting 

Reporting Line: Head of Finance _ Germany    

Location: Berlin, Germany

Job Grade:  14       

About ENGIE Energy Access

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), 2.5 million customers and more than 12.5 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025. 

www.engie-energyaccess.com    

www.linkedin.com/company/engie-africa  

Job Purpose/Mission 

In this exciting position, as part of our global finance team, you will work on a variety of challenging topics and take responsibility for your own projects. As an ideal candidate, you are experienced, highly motivated and accurate with a passion for renewable energy and financial expertise to strengthen our team. This position will be part of the Global Accounting and Reporting team based in Berlin Friedrichshain, near Ostkreuz. As our Accountant you will ensure timely and accurate financial accounting, support the implementation of processes to ensure best practices and compliance with IFRS, HGB (local German accounting standards) and tax laws of the company Engie Mobisol GmbH. The Accounting & Reporting department, with a team of 10 people, responsible for treasury management, establishment and improvement of financial procedures, bookkeeping and internal and external reporting of the financial data of the entire organization across 13 countries.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• SAP preparation of supplier & service provider invoices for payment ensuring all supporting documentation are added to the ERP (LPOs, Delivery Notes, Invoices)
• Management staff payment requests, visa payment processing, Germany tax authority  payments.
• Verification, allocation, posting and monthly reconciliation accounts payable and receivable
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status and production of accounting reports
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures to improve efficiencies
• Preparation of financial statements and production of budget verse actual analysis according to schedule
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls to enhance compliance with IFRS and Local German GAAP principles
• Liaise with our Financial Operations Mangers, Heads of Finance and Accounting Managers to improve financial procedures, accurate and timely reporting.
• Manage Country inventory deliveries in SAP
• Reconciliation of Intercompany accounts i.e., receivables, payables with countries
• Reconciliation of revenue recognition and cost of goods booked in SAP

Knowledge and skills

Experience:  

• 2+ years of experience as an accountant
• In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and German Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proven experience as an Accountant, and or accounting supervisor
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements and the Germany Tax Regulations
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Working knowledge of inventory management is preferred but not mandatory

Qualification:

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
• Relevant accounting/ finance certification (e.g., ACCA or CPA) will be preferred
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

 Language(s):   

• Proficient level of English
• Proficient level of German  

 Technology:  

• Hands-on experience with accounting ERP such as SAP B1
• Advanced MS Excel skills

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!