Senior Accountant

South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.

Our Corporate Functions team is the “enablement engine” of South Pole. Behind the scenes, we provide the business with world-class solutions and best practices that sustain business growth and success. We cover key areas such as Finance, HR, Office Management, Legal, IT, Operations, etc. If you are a smart, ambitious and dynamic professional with a strong passion to make a real difference in the fight against climate change, the below position may be right for you!

Job summary:

South Pole works with a large number of prestigious corporate and public sector clients to support them in their sustainability journey. Some clients and partners require specific reporting and audits to be carried out and we are looking for someone to lead this process. As the Senior Project Accountant, you will be responsible for coordinating with stakeholders across South Pole and also external stakeholders to ensure reporting and audits are carried out in line with requirements of the projects.

Main tasks & responsibilities:

• Maintaining project reports
• Maintaining all relevant income and expenditure for each project
• Analysing project expenses and providing commentary
• Overseeing project records and contracts to ensure terms are adhered to.
• Business partnering with non-finance managers to develop processes and the understanding of financial requirements.
• Responsible for the audit of the projects
• Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities
• Additional responsibilities as identified

Requirements:

Essential

• Chartered Specialist in Accounting and Financial Management, Federal Diploma of Higher Education or undergoing training
• At least 4 years’ relevant work experience
• Excellent spreadsheet skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Very good conceptual and process design skills
• High-energy, flexible and responsive work style; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in German and English (First Level)

Desirable

• Experience with IFRS

What we offer:

At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.

We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make and South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.