IN SHORT

The job purpose is to oversee and manage the financial records of entities (focus: non-gross margin and infrastructure), ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role typically takes responsibility for complex transactions regarding preparation and analysis of financial impacts in interaction with business partners as well as lead function for Accounting-related projects.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Financial Data & Analysis: Analyse complex financial data and initiate and lead projects in order to proactively contribute to targets in the Finance/Accounting department.
• Process Improvement & Automation: improvements and enhancements of processes and controls in the area of responsibility and drive standardisation and automation.
• Transaction Management: Independently manage and record accruals, deferrals, value adjustments and complex accounting transactions (local GAAP and IFRS, non-gross margin); process asset accounting, implement posting concepts, analyse complex accounting issues and ensure timely and accurate recording for downstream reporting.
• Compliance & Controls: Development, implementation, and execution of internal control mechanisms to ensure accurate and complete recording of transactions within the area of responsibility, while addressing the requirements of all impacted departments.
• Regulatory Adherence & Documentation: Ensure adherence to internal and external regulations within scope of responsibility and maintain organized archiving of contractual agreements.
• Audit & Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with other support functions and act as primary contact for auditors and consultants.
• Training & Support: Instruct and train new or existing employees as needed.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

Professional Experience:

• Experienced Senior Accountant, with proven experience post qualification, ideally in energy sector.
• Strong understanding of German GAAP and other local GAAP, if required, as well as IFRS accounting and reporting.
• Hands-on experience working with complex accounting topics and corresponding process landscape.
• Experience of working with vast amounts of data, and financial reporting thereon.
• Proactive and decisive mindset, with experience working to tight timescales.
• Experience in using SAP products.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills and solution-oriented attitude for complex issues.
• High motivation as proactive individual and team player.
• Diligent and dependable, approaching work with an attention to detail.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.

ABOUT US

Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.  

SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport, and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Our international teams work across locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. We’re passionate about energy and the important role it can play in shaping a better future.  

Securing energy – now and for the future.

OUR BENEFITS

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills, and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution.

In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive range of financial, lifestyle and wellness benefits with the flexibility to follow a hybrid working model.

• bonus earning potential
• non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
• buy / sell holidays
• life assurance
• medical and dental insurance (family cover)
• range of optional flexible benefits

We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.

Join SEFE and help us secure energy supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.