Financial Controller

Akuo

Montevideo
Permanente
Tiempo completo

Hace 18 días
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Company DescriptionAkuo GroupAkuo is an independent, privately-owned, company which specializes in the development, financing, construction, and operation of renewable power plants, such as wind, solar and battery storage, in more than 20 countries globally.With more than 500 employees worldwide, Akuo has offices and develops large renewable projects in France, the United States, Greece, Portugal, Poland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Dominican Republic, Uruguay, Colombia, Mali and Indonesia, with a flexible approach that enables the company to adapt to all local energy markets. The company headquarters are in Paris, France.Fully independent from power supply equipment manufacturers, Akuo can select the best technological solutions based on the specific site requirements, the resources available and specific local requirements of each project.Within Akuo, we place great value on caring for the Environment, Health, and Safety. Our overarching priority is the safety of our employees, partners, contractors, and suppliers, and we strive for zero accidents across our entire business.Leading the energy transition, we at Akuo strongly believe that clean and never-ending, renewable energy is the best way to meet our current and future energy needs while avoiding greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.Job DescriptionAs Project Controller of three renewable energy plants under operation and a new project that will be under construction in Dominican Republic, you will work closely with the asset management team and local management and report to the Country Manager and Finance Manager LATAM. You will have responsibility for the preparation of timely and reliable financial information to support the ongoing management of the project and meet all internal/external reporting requirements.

Ensure compliance with contractual and statutory obligations of the project company (with shareholders and banks),

Preparation of monthly and quarterly Financial Reports,

Preparation of annual statutory, regulatory and other reporting/returns for project companies and the lead the closing process

Review and update business plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunity,

Manage cash flows by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports,

Identifying and implementing improvements and efficiencies to processes,

Advising on strategies to improve Company financial performance and making recommendations on appropriate key financial targets,

Working with the Corporate Finance team located in Paris and Uruguay in the preparation of board updates and quarterly board papers,

Working closely with the management team, taking an active role in supporting the strategic development of the local business,

Being in charge of the follow up of the invoices and commitments approval process for all the local companies. Responsable for the payment process and manage relationship with suppliers

Develop annual budgets for the companies together with the asset management team and development team.

Ability to support the transition from an external accounting an internal ERP

QualificationsPersonal Experience:· At least 5 years’ experience in management accountant/audit (in renewable energy or financing experience/project financing)· Studies with specialization in Finances or Management control· Good information system skills· Good accounting knowledge· Good skills in data analysis· Organization and planning capacity· Availability and high capacity of work· Ability to summarize in order to quickly conceptualize issues and solutions· Anticipation and reactivity capacity· Ability to work in an informal environment (growing group).Languages:· Fluent Spanish required· Fluent English required· French (optional)Additional InformationAkuo Energy is a sustainable company attached to the diversity of its teams and is committed to rejecting all forms of discrimination.

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