Accountant

THE ROLEWe have an exciting opportunity for a passionate finance professional to lead in the delivery of finance asset management services to one of our most important clients in Italy.We are looking for someone who genuinely cares about the people they work with, naturally seeks to collaborate and enjoys the buzz of good camaraderie. Although, as with all finance roles, you will need to have exceptional attention to detail, this role requires the right balance of introversion and extroversion to be comfortable in this other words you will be a key member of the team who can build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.The successful candidate will be part of the team responsible for all financial matters for a portfolio of assets in Italy. The role will include administrative tasks related to the management of portfolios of solar PV plants that generate electricity from renewable sources.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESOnboarding of new assetsPreparation of the onboarding checklist and cross‑checking information availability in the virtual data roomProviding a high‑level view of documentation available for onboardingAccounting / ReportingRegistration and verification of the correctness (in relation to the contracts in place) of customer and vendor invoicesDebt monitoring and intercompany reconciliationsPrepare periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual and ad‑hoc) management accounts for assigned caseload of SPVs and holding companies ensuring accounting records are maintained to a high qualityCash managementManage all invoicing and payment processesPreparation of the payment listsBank reconciliations and monitoring the cash positionTracking cash flows and preparing liquidity forecastsSystems and ProcessesEnsure all documentation is stored in an orderly format in a common shared driveTaxManage all local tax compliance matters supporting the appointed tax advisors and ensuring they are filed before the due datesEnsure all tax payments are made on timeStakeholder ManagementCollaborate with other Wise delivery functions – Technical and CommercialAd‑hocGiven the dynamic nature of our business in the early‑stage sector, the successful candidate is expected to pick up ad‑hoc tasks as part of the team's agility to provide the best service to its range of clientsSKILLS & COMPETENCIESTo be successful in this role you will demonstrate:Time management & prioritization skills – things can get a little hectic so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is criticalExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (in Italian and preferably also English) – you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. When communicating verbally, whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or in meetings, you will need to be articulate, warm and engagingFlexibility – being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things even if they are not spelled out in your job descriptionIntellectual curiosity – we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas to the teamIT literacy – you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data (you should have at least intermediate‑level Excel)Delivery focus – it may sound obvious but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really mattersPassion for our mission – to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energyOur values – be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and bring your alphaEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS2 to 3 years in accounting, preferably in the field of renewable energy and/or in similar business positionsPrevious experience in administration (accounting customers/suppliers)Good knowledge in accounting fiscal and secretarial activities at the corporate level and familiarity with the contracts for the supply of servicesExperience in preparing payment lists and processing paymentsAbility to prepare reports and accounting reconciliationsAbility to manage multiple task lists interfacing with various internal and external counterpartsThe ideal candidate is a young graduate in accounting and/or a degree in economics and has gained 2‑3 years of experience in a similar role at professional firms, consulting firms (big four) or medium‑sized companies.WHAT WE OFFERA market‑competitive salary with additional benefitsA busy role in a supportive team with plenty of opportunities to learnInternational scope – we operate in over 8 countriesHybrid working – we will need you in the central Milan office at least twice a week but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the weekTicket restaurantsAnnual discretionary bonusHOW TO APPLYIf you are interested in this opportunity please follow the link to apply or send your application to . If you have been shortlisted for the next stage we will be in contact within 14 days.By selecting Apply or sending us your CV you indicate you have read and acknowledged NextEnergy Groups Candidate Privacy Notice.DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences – life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self‑expression, talent and hard work – form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.ABOUT USNextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector. Since its inception it has been active in the development, construction and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions. NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management) and Starlight (Asset Development).NextEnergy Capital manages the Group’s investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds.NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange – NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of 1,014m.NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy – successfully divested in January 2022 delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10‑12% target.NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g., US, Spain, Italy) with $896m raised exceeding its $750m target.NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new‑build solar plants in the UK with 600m raised.NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling).WiseEnergy is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager. WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector. Since its founding WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring technical due diligence and under‑construction services to over 1,500 utility‑scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW. WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector.Starlight is NextEnergy Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects. It has developed over 100 utility‑scale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies.NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States, targeting startups in the pre‑seed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators, startup accelerators, universities and research centres supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change, Energy Transition, CO2 Capture and Sequestration, Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Fashion, Waste Management, Water and much more.NextEnergy Foundation is a non‑profit organisation founded in 2016 by the NextEnergy Group that operates internationally and whose mission is to proactively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions by providing clean energy sources in regions where they are not yet available and thereby contributing to poverty reduction. As the main sponsor of this foundation the NextEnergy Group donates at least 5% of its consolidated net profits each year. The NextEnergy Foundation has no overhead costs and therefore 100% of the funds raised go to donations for the various projects. Since 2016 in 8 years of operation the foundation has donated more than 1.2 million supporting over 30 projects in 27 different countries around the world.Key Skills: Internal Audit, Accounting Tally, General Ledger Accounting, External Audit, Microsoft Excel, PMP, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Financial Reconciliation, Financial Statement, Accounting and Finance, ACCA, CPA, Financial ReportingEmployment Type: Full TimeExperience: yearsVacancy: 1#J-18808-Ljbffr