Part-Time Technical Accountant

Description

• Lead the preparation of technical accounting memos to support internal documentation and external compliance needs
• Provide training and technical updates to the finance team as needed
• Review and interpret contracts to identify accounting implications and advise on structuring options from a compliance perspective
• Monitor and interpret new and amended IFRS standards, as well as changes to laws and regulations, assessing their potential impact on each entity
• Manage relationships with tax advisors, accountants and other service providers
• Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing and improving Habitat’s control environment and internal documentation
• Maintain a register of key accounting considerations, judgements and estimates which will be used to inform strategic decision making within the business
• Take ownership of and proactively manage the audit process across all jurisdictions
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis to support Head of Finance Operations and CFO

Requirements

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with US GAAP
• Strong alignment with Habitat Energy’s culture and values
• Thorough understanding of group audit processes and requirements, including consolidation (either in UK or US)
• Proficient with Microsoft suite and specifically, Microsoft Excel
• Ability to cope with ambiguity and to manage multiple workflows simultaneously
• Experience with Xero accounting software (or similar)
• Experience with accounting for financial instruments, hedge accounting and the applicable IFRS
• Experience collaborating with team members remotely and across time zones
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to coordinate external advisors and articulate finance issues to non-finance personnel
• Experience with Stats preparation software, including XBRL tagging
• Understanding of taxation in either UK or US
• Experience with multi-currency consolidation
• Proven experience drafting technical memos, including conducting research and presenting solutions
• Experience in the energy or utilities industry

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance