Tax & Accounting Specialist (renewable energies) Velto Renewables (Velto), a subsidiary of La Caisse (Caisse de Dépôt et Placement de Québec), is looking for a Tax & Accounting Specialist to join its team in Madrid, Spain, and work closely with the Senior Finance Manager.
Velto owns and operates more than 130 solar photovoltaic projects in Spain and France, with a total installed capacity exceeding 607 MW. These assets generate over 936 GWh of clean energy annually, enough to power more than 266,000 homes, while avoiding over 77,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. Additionally, Velto provides asset management services for La Caisse's 25% investment in the London Array, one of the world's largest offshore wind farms. Located 20 km off the coast of Kent, this 630 MW project produces over 2,300 GWh annually, preventing 287,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.
This role will ensure accounting and tax compliance and ensure coherence at group level in accounting and tax policies.
Responsibilities
Ensuring the reliability, completeness coherence of monthly closing data
Monitor accounting outsourced team and tax advisors to ensure the timely fulfilment of obligations and compliance
Oversee and ensure the accuracy of balance sheet accounts, including account reconciliations and intercompany settlements
Monitor the accurate recognition of revenues and expenses
Overview of the statutory consolidation process
Coordinate financial audits and work closely with external auditors
Optimize and further develop accounting processes, ensuring a good internal control environment
Ensuring compliance with tax laws and identification of deductible and non-deductible items, with special focus on Corporate Income Tax.
Competencies
Accounting Expertise
Expert on accounting principles under Spanish GAAP
Consolidation knowledge
Complex accounting matters such as derivatives, mergers, acquisitions, among others
IFRS knowledge will be considered
Tax Law Expertise
Deep professional experience in tax compliance and tax accounting
Creating effective solutions for complex tax issues
Personal Attributes
Excellence edge: a relentless drive for quality and continuous improvement in everything you do
Attention to detail: meticulous accuracy to reduce errors in reporting and tax calculations
Time Management: ability to meet strict filing deadlines
Autonomous and proactive
Strong aptitude to learn complex concepts
Good team player
Language Requirements
Good command of written and spoken English (B2 level)
Excellent command of written and spoken Spanish
Education and experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Solid experience (6+ years) of audit background and/or hands-on corporate accounting and tax experience
Demonstrable experience working with regulated renewable assets