IN SHORT

In this role you will 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 unit.
• Process Improvement & Automation: improvements and enhancements of processes and controls in the area of responsivity and drive standardization 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 units.
• 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

• Master's degree or similar qualification. Qualified Accountant or equivalent expertise as well as experience in process automation and optimisation
• 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.
• 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

SEFE is an international energy company anchored in Europe, delivering energy solutions that ensure reliable and affordable supply. Our activities span the entire energy value chain – from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. With decades of trading expertise and a growing LNG portfolio, SEFE is one of Europe’s leading suppliers to industrial customers, providing more than 200 TWh of gas and power each year. We supply over 50,000 clients, from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies, we support our customers on their decarbonisation journey and contribute to the energy transition. SEFE employs over 2,000 people worldwide and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

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. Right from the start, we offer you great freedom of action and early assumption of responsibility in an exciting international working environment. In addition to targeted support for your professional and personal qualifications, you will receive numerous company benefits, such as:

• Flexible working hours with the option of hybrid working
• Attractive remuneration package
• Attractive working environment in a central location
• A team-oriented environment with an open feedback culture
• Job ticket and bike leasing
• Health provision and company sports offers
• Company pension scheme
• 30 vacation days and special leave