Accountant
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Northlandpower · Careers: Hamburg, GermanyPrepare for this interview
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About the role
At Northland, we're enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. Since our inception, we've been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape. We're a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we're uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We've expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people. The Accountant will take full ownership of the accounting, tax, and reporting activities mainly for German offshore wind business, also supporting consolidation actions for Northland Germany/Europe businesses. The role focuses on German GAAP (HGB) while ensuring alignment with IFRS group reporting requirements. The position requires a proactive, hands-on professional capable of independently managing finance topics and acting as a business partner to management.
Responsibilities
- Financial Accounting & Closing (HGB focus)
- Full responsibility for day-to-day accounting under HGB
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Maintain general ledger, sub-ledgers, and fixed assets
- Perform reconciliations and variance analysis
- Ensure audit trail and documentation
- IFRS & Group Reporting
- Prepare IFRS reporting packages
- Reconcile HGB to IFRS differences
- Support internal/external audits and consolidation processes
- Liaise with corporate finance
- Tax & Compliance
- Manage VAT, corporate tax, and trade tax processes
- Coordinate external tax advisors
- Ensure compliance with German regulations
- Maintain internal controls
- Treasury & Cash Management
- Manage bank accounts and payments
- Monitor liquidity and cash flow
- Support dividend distributions
- Business Support
- Act as business partner to management
- Support budgeting and forecasting
- Develop understanding of offshore wind operations
- Support PPA-related topics if applicable
- Systems & Process Improvement
- Work with "Workday" ERP system
- Drive process improvements
- Ensure data integrity in close conjunction with controlling functions
- Cross-Asset Support
- Provide consolidation support
- Ensure consistency across entities
Requirements
- Analytical: You are able to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights to support decision-making
- Detail-oriented: You ensure accuracy and consistency in financial reporting, with a strong focus on precision
- Proactive: You take initiative, anticipate challenges, and act independently to drive tasks forward
- Ownership-driven: You take full responsibility for your work, ensuring high-quality outputs and accountability
- Strong communicator: You clearly convey financial concepts and collaborate effectively in both German and English
- Experience & Education
- 3+ years' experience in similar accounting or finance roles. Background in energy, infrastructure, or project environments is a plus
- Strong expertise in HGB, with exposure to IFRS reporting
- Solid knowledge of German tax regulations (KSt, GewSt, VAT)
- Experience with ERP systems (Workday preferred) and advanced Excel
- Understanding of renewables and PPA structures is advantageous
- Fluency in English and German
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