12 month FTC Financial Accountant

Location

Business - Renewable Power & Transition

Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for renewable power and sustainable solutions. Our renewable power portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Our operating capacity totals over 35,000 megawatts and our development pipeline stands at approximately 200,000 megawatts. Our portfolio of sustainable solutions assets includes our investments in Westinghouse (a leading global nuclear services business) and a utility and independent power producer with operations in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as both operating assets and a development pipeline of carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas and materials recycling.

Brookfield Renewable is the flagship listed renewable power and transition company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management.

To learn more about the Brookfield Renewable & Transition group, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/renewable-power-transition.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Brookfield Asset Management is a global alternative asset manager with over 100 years’ experience investing in long-life, high-quality assets and businesses that form the backbone of today’s global economy. Brookfield is one of the world’s largest investors in and operators of renewable power with ~235 GW of operating and development capcity. with fully integrated investment, operating, power marketing and development capabilities. Launching its European platform in Ireland in 2014, the business has experienced significant growth with operations in the UK, Germany, Spain, Poland and France. These operations include wind, solar, and battery storage.

This is an exciting time for Brookfield Renewable as it continues to grow its operations globally. For more information, please visit brookfieldrenewable.com

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, Europe the Financial Accountant is responsible for monthly financial reporting and day to day finance operations for a variety of different entities. They will also support other accounting initiatives within the European Corporate Finance Team. Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Responsible for the accounting and reporting requirements of a variety of entity types (holding companies, service companies, JV’s etc.) under IFRS

· Responsible for the timely and accurate review and posting of month-end close and accounting transactions for group reporting to a tight deadline

· Preparation of P&L and Balance Sheet analysis for review including resolution of queries

· Completion of Balance Sheet Reconciliations in a timely manner

· Calculation of intercompany recharges, billing and reconciliation of intercompany balances

· Support Treasury with cash flow forecasting, flow of funds etc.

· Preparation of VAT returns and other compliance returns

· Preparation of annual financial statements and management of external audit process

· Assist in the review of financial information reported by the operating platforms

· Assist in the preparation and review of technical accounting memos under IFRS

· Assist in complying with SOX requirements

· Assist in the preparation of annual budget and provide variance analysis to actuals monthly for management review

· Support FP&A, Tax, Legal, Accounts Payable and other functions as needed

· Provide support to relevant IT initiatives and systems projects, as appropriate

· Identify and assist with the implementation of process improvements

· Contribute as part of the European Corporate Finance Team to achieving the team’s goals and objectives

· Actively develop and maintain trusted relationships internally and externally

· Other ad hoc or financial reporting requirements that may arise.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

· Qualified Accountant

· Experience in a SOX environment is an advantage

· Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly IFS, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and/or OneStream would be an advantage

· Enthusiastic committed self-starter with proactive approach to problem solving

· Strong organisational and analytical capabilities with attention to detail, high levels of integrity, and professionalism at all times, with a proven ability to multi-task

· Excellent skills in MS Excel and experience in MS PowerPoint and MS Word

· Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team

· Flexible and adaptable

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.