Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, gas-fired power and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations and has 4000 employees in 16 countries.  In the UK, Statkraft develop, own and operate renewable production facilities and are also involved in the trading and origination of power from our own projects and those of third parties. As a state-owned utility, Statkraft is a solid, dependable partner, committed to playing a leading role in the UK energy market.

Statkraft's European Accounting Center (EAC) is a shared services unit in the CFO-area responsible for providing accounting services to Statkraft entities in Europe. The accounting function in Statkraft UK is being integrated into the EAC in the autumn 2020. The EAC works closely with other group functions such as Global Master Data, Group Consolidation & Reporting, Global Accounting and Digital Finance. Accounting services are delivered on SAP and with a high focus on efficiency, automation and digitalisation. People development is a core responsibility for all leaders in EAC and individual competence plans are established for everyone to meet future requirements.

Purpose of role  

To oversee and manage the delivery of accounting, tax and reporting services for the Statkraft UK Group as well as the Statutory accounts and audit process and to facilitate the tax reporting for all legal entities in the UK.

Main Responsibilities

1.  Manage European Accounting Centre (EAC) UK Services

• Team Management and development
• Contribute towards the continuous improvement of accounting processes and align with Global Accounting
• Coordinate with the other European Accounting Centre hubs with regards to deliverables and collaboration

2.  Shared Accounting Services

• Manage accounting services for accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany billing and payments 

3.  Unit Reporting Services

• Manage Fixed asset set up 
• Manage other journal postings
• Manage period end closing 
• Manage Group reporting deliverables for Cognos, BWise in agreement with Finance Manager 
• Manage indirect tax and other regulatory reporting to authorities
• Coordinate Statutory reporting with Finance Manager
• Coordinate external audit 

4.  Finance Manager Support

• upport Finance Manager and Business partners in financial reviews
• Provide support on accounting assessments of special transactions e.g. perform financial DD and PPA allocation, impairment testing, lease assessments in agreement with Finance Manager
• Support in preparing quarterly UK Group reporting pack to the Statkraft UK Ltd Board
• Support with the implementation of new/changes in Statkraft accounting policies
• Ad hoc support 

Education

• Qualified Accountant preferably ACCA or ACA
• Masters degree in Business Administration or Finance

Experience

• Track record of leadership experience
• At least 5 years' experience within accounting and financial reporting 
• Strong IFRS knowledge and experience
• Strong understanding of Local and tax GAAPs
• Experience with advanced ERP systems preferably SAP
• Knowledge of group reporting
• Good VAT understanding
• Experience working in accounting unit, preferably internationally and in a shared service organisation

Personal Qualities

• Strategic
• Self-driven
• Strong critical analysis skills
• Leadership qualities which attract and retain employees
• Detail oriented
• Team player

 Statkraft offers:

• Professional and personal development in a company experiencing growth
• A positive working environment characterised by competence, responsibility and innovation
• A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes

The position will report to VP, Head of Accounting responsible for Global Accounting, Master Data and European Accounting Centre.

 

To apply, please visit us on https://www.statkraft.com/careers/job-vacancies/

Enquiries only: therese.diffey@statkraft.com - do not attach your CV here!