Fixed term - Ireland - Accountant

CGN Europe Energy; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CGN Europe Energy is hiring an Accountant in Dublin to support the finance function. You will prepare monthly management accounts, consolidation schedules for statutory audits, and assist with cash planning and tax compliance.

The role requires strong financial reporting and consolidation skills, with experience in treasury coordination and procurement processing. English proficiency and at least 4 years of relevant experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience with commercial exposure.
• Proficiency in English and strong communication with stakeholders.
• Experience in financial reporting, consolidation and tax compliance support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Jiuqi consolidation package and supporting schedules for the annual statutory audit.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and support Finance Manager's review and sign-off.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and respond to internal/external requests for financial information.
• Provide information for treasury planning and funding coordination.
• Maintain monthly tax payment summaries and RCT documentation.
• Process procurement requests and support finance projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Management accounting

Treasury coordination

Tax compliance support

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree advantageous

ACA/ACCA or equivalent (Desirable)

Tools

Excel

SAP

AIQ

SunSystems

Job description

About The RoleWe are seeking an Accountant to support CGN Europe Energy's finance function in Dublin, Ireland. You will prepare accurate and timely financial information, including monthly management accounts and consolidation schedules supporting the Finance Manager's statutory audit review and sign-off. The role also supports cash planning, funding coordination, tax compliance and procurement processing.

About The RoleWe are seeking an Accountant to support CGN Europe Energy's finance function in Dublin, Ireland. You will prepare accurate and timely financial information, including monthly management accounts and consolidation schedules supporting the Finance Manager's statutory audit review and sign-off. The role also supports cash planning, funding coordination, tax compliance and procurement processing.

Key responsibilities

Financial reporting and consolidation

• Prepare the Jiuqi consolidation package and supporting schedules for the annual statutory audit.
• Maintain accurate, complete and reconciled accounting records and support the Finance Manager's review and sign-off.

Management accounting

• Prepare monthly management accounts and respond to internal and external requests for financial information in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Provide clear supporting information for the Finance Manager's oversight.

Cash planning and fund monitoring

• Work with the treasury team on cash planning and funding coordination.
• Maintain cash planning records and update the monthly budget performance template.

Tax compliance

• Share key tax deadlines and prepare or review regular tax returns and payments for the relevant entities in accordance with Irish Revenue requirements.
• Maintain monthly tax payment summaries and Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) processing documentation.
• Support the Finance Manager in assessing tax risks and coordinating with tax advisers.

Procurement

• Process procurement requests in accordance with internal procedures and approval requirements.
• Maintain procurement applications and contractual payment application records, supporting Operations and Maintenance and other stakeholders.

Projects and other finance support

• Support consolidation improvements, tax compliance system updates, statutory audit preparation and other finance projects assigned by the Finance Manager or CFO Ireland.
• Verify data, prepare documentation and coordinate timely delivery as business, organisational, regulatory and project requirements evolve, within the role's responsibilities and delegated authority.

Your profile

• At least 4 years of relevant experience with commercial exposure.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is advantageous; no particular degree or mandatory professional certification is required.
• Strong financial reporting, consolidation and management accounting skills, with an understanding of treasury coordination and tax compliance support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting software, such as SAP, AIQ or SunSystems.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain accurate and reliable financial and budget data, meet reporting and tax deadlines, and escalte discrepancies to the Finance Manager.
• Discretion when handling confidential financial, commercial and payroll information.

Desirable

• Experience in the energy sector.
• ACA, ACCA or an equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience preparing consolidation schedules and supporting statutory audit processes.

CGN Europe Energy develops, operates and optimizes renewable energy projects across Europe. Since 2014, our international teams have combined local expertise with a shared commitment to reliable clean power and a sustainable future.