THE ROLE
WiseEnergy is a trusted and established solar asset manager, offering all the services clients require to manage and optimise large-scale solar plants, from development and construction through to long-term operational asset management. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate finance professional to support the delivery of finance asset management services to one of our most important clients in multiple international jurisdictions.
We are looking for someone who genuinely cares about the people they work with, naturally seeks to collaborate, and enjoys the buzz of good camaraderie. Although, as with all finance roles, you will need to have exceptional attention to detail, this role is not suitable for someone wanting to lock themselves away – you will need the right balance of introversion and extroversion to be comfortable in this role. In other words, you will be a key member of the team who can build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
The role is a mid-level role and will be expected to be part of the team to manage the finance operations for our assets in Iberia. You will also be expected to manage the finance operations for other regions as required either as a supporting role.
Most of the assets we manage in Iberia are handled in-house. Accounting is performed internally, while taxes are outsourced, making it essential for this role to have a comprehensive understanding of both accounting and tax matters in the region. This role is then expected to support the provision of financial services from these markets.
Reporting to the Finance Manager based in Madrid, the successful role holder will work with other accountants and professionals from other functions of the business. From time to time the successful candidate may be asked to perform tasks at the same level within our other range of funds/clients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Working alongside finance and asset management professionals, this will be an integral role in the finance team:
* Onboarding Take full ownership of the onboarding checklist, ensuring all information is accurately verified against the virtual data room.
* Contribute to the preparation and delivery of the Onboarding Report for the Client.
* Complete KYC documentation and manage all required administrative and finance-related applications.
* Collaborate with the Finance Transformation Team to integrate financial data into NetSuite and other finance systems/tools.
* Partner with the Senior Management Accountant to establish month-end schedules and standard reporting templates.
* Prepare and record acquisition accounting journals in line with accounting standards.
Reporting: Management Accounts & Bookkeeping
* To review/support in the accounting prepared by the Assistant Accountant for the SPVs ensuring consistency and quality across entities.
* To review/support in the preparation of SPVs management accounts (monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc), ensuring that all accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained to a high standard.
Reporting: Financial Reporting
* Review reporting outputs and supporting schedules prepared by the Assistant Accountant and work collaboratively with the Senior Management Accountant in setting up and improving reporting frameworks and templates.
Reporting: Financial Deliverables & Compliance
* Manage assigned internal and external financial deliverables for both the Group and lenders/investors, ensuring timely submission of financial statements and other agreed reports.
* Oversee lender deliverables related to audited financial statements and support the annual and interim audit processes.
Reporting: Audit & Financial Statements
* Act as the key liaison with external auditors, coordinating deliverables, resolving audit queries, and addressing accounting issues for both annual and interim audits.
* Work alongside the Senior Management Accountant to prepare and review statutory financial statements for HoldCos and SPVs.
Reporting: Budgeting & Forecasting
* Preparation of the annual operating budget and manage quarterly reforecasts.
Cash Management
* Manage the invoice review and approval process in Yooz, and oversee