Senior Accountant NL

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. You will join the finance team of Northland Power International Holdings in Amsterdam and in your role report to the Accounting Manager, Northern and Central Europe. You will be mainly responsible for the financial accounting and reporting of Northland entities in The Netherlands and other European countries. Your main responsibility is to maintain a proper financial administration in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP. This contains the organization of monthly closing procedures for all entities and preparing the financial reports required by the companies stakeholders Additionally you will participate on the preparation of certain subconsolidations within Hub International. This role is full time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month end and quarter end closing including account analysis and reconciliation
• Support senior management with the necessary financial information to enable them to carry out their mandates effectively
• Prepare, verify and approve journal entries (provisions, payroll etc.)
• Support charges from and to (group)companies
• Perform intercompany reconciliations
• Assist with incorporation of new acquired entities
• Support Management accounting
• Support in preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and latest estimates (quarterly)
• Support in preparation of accounting papers in accordance with IFRS
• Support treasury
• Ensure cooperation with corporate accounting and corporate consolidation team
• Participate in consolidation process of Northland Power International Holding
• Support annual Standalone Financial Statements

Requirements

• Self-starter: You take initiatives, are able to prioritize effectively and have excellent organizational and administrative ability. You are demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Diligent: you naturally work in a methodical way and relish the opportunity to add structure and order to your work.
• Flexible: You are agile in your approach to your work and working hours, as there will occasionally be a requirement to work alongside colleagues in other countries
• Pragmatic and result driven: You are hands on, love getting involved in the detail and create solutions.
• Strong Communicator : Able to communicate at a high level in English (both written and spoken)
• Qualifications and experience
• B.Sc., M.Sc., or other relevant degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• +5 years of relevant experience as a senior accountant or junior controller
• +2 years or relevant experience in consolidations under IFRS
• Knowledge of relevant local tax and accounting standards (IFRS)
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of relevant accounting software are essential (Northland uses Workday, experience in Workday is a pre, but not essential)
• Good social skills and the ability to interact with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders and suppliers
• Oral and written skills in the English language are required

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