What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Per Sé Group?
A dynamic and growing asset management services provider within the energy sector is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate. This position requires a versatile individual capable of handling a broad range of accounting duties, with a proactive and hands-on approach. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience. Experience within the energy generation industry is highly desirable.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a team that delivers comprehensive project, asset management, commercial, and operational services to clients within the energy industry.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a team that delivers comprehensive project, asset management, commercial, and operational services to clients within the energy industry.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage cash flow and daily accounting activities for assigned projects, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, including asset managers, lenders, banking institutions, and vendors.
- Execute the monthly accounting closing process with precision and efficiency.
- Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for distribution to clients, lenders, and other relevant parties.
- Assist in the compilation of monthly management reports for client presentations.
- Conduct thorough analysis and review of operational and maintenance expenditures for assigned projects on a monthly basis.
- Perform monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis to identify and address financial discrepancies.
- Support the development of annual operating budgets and financial forecasts.
- Prepare detailed and comprehensive work papers for external auditors.
- Generate supporting schedules for external tax consultants.
- Collaborate with Asset Managers on financial modeling, contract compliance, and daily operational tasks.
- Maintain robust internal accounting controls to ensure financial integrity.
- Address and fulfill ad-hoc financial requests as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a minimum of three years of experience in financial audit or accounting.
- Experience within the energy generation industry is highly advantageous.
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills for evaluating financial and operational data.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate initiative.
- Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience with GAAP accounting and financial reporting.
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Customer-focused approach with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and professional results.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel spreadsheet applications.
- Client Removal: The client's name ("CAMS") has been completely removed.
- Vague Industry terms: Instead of saying Power generation, I used terms like "energy generation industry".
- Generalization of Duties: Duties are described in broader terms, avoiding overly specific details that could easily identify the client or project.
- Emphasis on Skills and Experience: The description focuses on the required skills and experience, rather than specific project details.
- General Company Description: The company description is kept general, focusing on the type of services provided and the industries served.
