Senior Accountant / Financial Statements) (f/m/x)

Location

Germany remote

Mission

What We Do

The earth needs to get back to zero. At Zelestra, we make your decarbonization a reality! By working hard and working smart. We do all we can to meet our clients’ goals and get results that matter.

Zelestra is a purpose driven global multi-technology company, we provide value across the entire chain to enhance competitiveness and mitigate execution risk in large-scale renewable energy projects with a robust project portfolio and vertical integration to deliver renewable solutions efficiently.

Our beliefs are the cornerstone of our culture and guide our actions every day: We work tirelessly to do things right, we take ownership of everything we do, we push ourselves and our clients further, we get results that matter, we work together to achieve great things.

Your Role

In your role as Senior Accountant (f/m/x), you will play a key role in Zelestra’s German operations. You will oversee daily accounting activities and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for the entire German group. Working within a dedicated small team, you will help lay the groundwork for our future growth and scaling efforts. .   

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP (HGB), and internal guidelines
• Prepare, reconcile, and analyze balance sheets and profit & loss statements on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis under IFRS and HGB
• Act as the primary contact for our internal shared service provider regarding transactional accounting
• Evaluate business transactions for recognition, valuation, and reporting requirements (IFRS, German GAAP, Tax GAAP)
• Independently prepare statutory financial statements according to HGB
• Assist in tax account preparation ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors and stakeholders
• Lead projects such as system migrations, restructuring initiatives, M&A activities, and other accounting projects
• Manage monthly cash-flow reporting to Treasury

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field; CPA or similar certification preferred
• Several years of professional experience in accounting/finance, ideally within the German renewable energy market
• Strong expertise in IFRS, German GAAP (HGB), and consolidation processes
• Proficient in SAP
• Excellent analytical skills with problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Business fluency in German and English (spoken and written)
• Hands-on mentality with professional communication skills in both languages
• Solution-oriented mindset with entrepreneurial thinking
• First leadership experience is advantageous along with stakeholder management skills
• Eagerness for continuous professional development

What we offer

• Permanent contract
• Development opportunities with potential future leadership responsibilitie
• Attractive remuneration with a performance-based bonus.
• Training, team events and 30 days holidays.
• Possibility to work remotely and still have the opportunity to meet at least once a month with all your colleagues from different departments.
• Opportunity to take on responsibilities that have a direct impact on the business and the possibility to gain practical experience in diverse aspects of the company.
• A sense of fulfilment as you embrace new challenges, grow, learn, and evolve.
• Enjoying the best of both worlds: the resources and experience of an international company with 20 years of history and the opportunities of a small but fast-growing team in our German business unit.
• Working towards a common goal with passionate colleagues.
   

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