Senior Finance Analyst

Summary

Produce and maintain accurate and complete sets of accounts relating to Solar operating assets since the development phase. Maintain the chart of accounts within the assigned area, orchestrate sound financial and managerial reporting, and ensure the success and timeliness of debt service and equity distributions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Management Accounts Responsible to produce monthly management accounts

Reconcile account balances, maintain the general ledger, and perform month-end close duties

Ensure all underlying accounting records are maintained in accordance business policies

Work closely with our internal business partners to ensure all relevant information requests are delivered accurately and within agreed timescales

Deal with dual ERP reconciliation Budgets & Forecasts Work with other members of the finance team and internal business partners to ensure accurate project budgets and forecasts are produced and maintained Financial Processes and Systems Manage local chart of accounts and uphold full knowledge of entity structure

Push forward improvements in financial processes/systems and support implementation when needed, including suggesting automations

Liaise with internal Accounts Payable department to ensure a smooth purchase to pay process and with accounts receivables for order to cash

Provide treasury support where needed

Gain an understanding of the financial systems used and assist training new individuals Audit and Tax and Entity Compliance Assist with the preparation of all schedules and supporting information required for quarterly audit procedures

Assist in the preparation of schedules for monthly tax payments, and year end corporate returns

Liaise with the external auditors and tax advisors as required

Maintain company entity listing and work with internal tax group to update compliance register General day to day activity Take a hands-on approach where required, processing entries for all ledgers as necessary

Take ownership and pride in the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of financial information

Preparation of monthly accounts package in line with agreed deadlines

Liaising with other members of the wider finance team

Taking an analytic approach to all tasks at hand, and providing insight to help in Who we’re looking for

Knowledge Intermediate English

Advanced Excel Skills

Advanced accounting, including asset depreciation calculation and revenue recognition, as well as Brazilian taxes on revenues

General understanding of Treasury and FP&A Qualifications Bachelor’s in accounting, Business (Finance) or Economy

Demonstrate excellent MS Excel skills

Accurate data input essential Experience +6 Years of experience in controlling or accounting, preferably from Power Generating Industry for assets in operation.

Experience of treasury and FP&A;

Previous Experience with Independent External Audit

Experience with working with several entities, projects and areas at once.

Experience with Senior Lenders

Experience with due diligence is a plus

Experience with Tax Planning is a plus

Experience with divestments is a plus Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities Team player

Able to multi-task within Finance and Accounting

Result oriented

Critical Thinking

Hands-On

Attention to Details

High Standard of Ethics and Compliance Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you : We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect. Be responsible:

Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible. Be recognized : Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits. Be inspired:

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.

Our core values : Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

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