Octopus Energy Generation
Renewable Energy
ManagementAccountant
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“Management Accountant at Octopus Energy Generation. Skills: Management accounts, Financial reporting, Asset accounting. Review and challenge management accounts. Report on financial performance”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA), Good technical knowledge of UK GAAP, Able to complete and review consolidations
Nice to Have
Knowledge of investment entity accounting, Experience with renewable energy investment assets, Understanding of relevant subsidy schemes, Good understanding of CIR, Understanding of other basis tax rules
What You'll Do.
Review and challenge management accounts
Report on financial performance
Present financial information
Deal with finance related queries
Monitor costs against budgets
Assist fund management team
Assist operational onboarding
Assist with financial DD queries
Project manage audits
Review statutory financial
Liaise with external auditors
Manage payment approvals
Ensure robust control environment
Utilise OEGEN’s systems
Build and maintain relationships
Identify system improvements
Drive change across team
Improve current processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal and external stakeholders; OEGEN commercial asset managers; Fund management team; External accounting teams; External auditors; External accountants
Communication Scope
Customer Board meetings; Investor Reports; Stakeholder goodwill; Business partner
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
## Description Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need many more people to help us make our vision a reality. Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is a leader in sourcing, investing in, and managing a wide range of utility-scale renewable energy assets. As we continue to expand our investment base, we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Currently, we manage a global portfolio of over £7 billion in renewable energy assets. We are committed to delivering best-in-class responsible investment activity, offering like-minded investors the means and products to invest their capital sustainably. It is our ambition to change the entire energy lifecycle and make every green electron matter, delivering the best outcomes for customers, investors, the environment and society, accelerating the transition to net zero. About the role: The role sits within the Octopus Energy Generation’s Funds Finance team, reporting directly into a Finance Manager. OEGEN Funds Finance are responsible for the financial reporting and analysis for an expanding portfolio of renewable assets that are owned by a number of Retail, Institutional and Listed Funds. These assets have a growing international presence across the UK, US, Europe, Australia and Asia. The team interacts with several other teams across OEGEN and its wider business, so it is imperative that the Management Accountant is able to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. While much of the day to day operations and accounting are outsourced, this role will be responsible for the quality of the management accounts and financial information at the asset level and so will spend a high proportion of their time managing the performance of the external accounting teams. This will include supporting and improving information flows between teams, managing the quality of their ou
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