CHIEF ACCOUNTANT (F/M/D)
We are currently looking for a new colleague to join the Ignitis Latvia team, where you’ll be responsible for overseeing the day to day activities of accounting team and ensure that accurate financial and management accounts are produced. If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team!
You can find the job advertisement in Latvian here: https://smrtr.io/xpHQJ
Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!
You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:
- Monitoring changes in tax and accounting regulations and their implementation in the Group of the companies, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations and standards
- Managing all accounting processes by organizing and keeping 12 companies accounting records
- Creating accounting policy and its development as well as conduct credit control and tax policy
- Supervising daily accounting operations, in particular bookkeeping, control of payments and invoices, and settlement of costs and revenues
- Preparing reports for the Group, including monthly results
- Keeping close communication with external auditors and tax advisors, including preparation of materials and participation in a financial audit
- Advising the management board on financial and accounting issues and participate in strategic planning and decisions regarding investments and company development
- Managing the internal accounting team
- Identifying the areas for improvement and implement more effective accounting procedures, including the use of technology to automate processes
Required for this position:
- Master's degree in the field of finance, accounting or economics
- 5 years of experience as a chief accountant. Experience in the energy sector will be an additional advantage
- Proven track record in internal department building “from scratch” and with ERP software implementation (MS Dynamics preferred)
- Well aware of tax and accounting regulations, and familiar with international accounting standards (IFRS)
- Knowledge across audit processes and preparation of audit documentation
- Proficient user of accounting software Microsoft Dynamics
- Excellent leadership, team management and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and manage external relations
- Strong organizational skills, ease of adapting to changes and ability to continuously improve and develop professionally
- Proficiency in both oral and written English (as this role involves regular communication with international colleagues and partners)
In return for creating a more sustainable future, we promise:
- Remuneration corresponding to experience and competencies, as well as variable financial incentives depending on the results achieved
- A package of additional benefits to choose from: health insurance, or other benefits from the list of benefits available in the MELP
- Additional paid days: for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience
- Hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible work schedule
- A work culture that fosters diversity and inclusion
Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.
And the way to achieve this is certainly not to wait for the perfect moment. We believe that the power to act comes from the charge we bring to our work every day. United by purpose. Owning the challenge. Passion for reinvention. Pursuing excellence. These are our mindsets. Together, they yield the energy that drives everything we do. The energy generated by our choices. If you are guided by the same mindsets – we look forward to welcoming you to our team!
As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.
Ignitis Group ensures equal opportunities. We welcome all applicants and do not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.
Salary range for this position group
is 3490 to 5230 EUR (before taxes). The final offer depends on experience and competence. Variable part of remuneration may be paid depending on results.Can’t find the right position?
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About us
Ignitis Group is one of the largest energy and renewable energy companies in the Baltic region. The company operates in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and Finland. Its innovation fund has invested in 17 companies across seven countries worldwide, focusing on developing new technologies in energy and electrified mobility.
Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!
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