Accountant German Speaker (w/m/d)

Become an Accountant at sonnen in Cairo, Egypt, where you'll manage invoice processing, bank transactions, and travel expense reports using SAP. Enjoy a role that supports financial clarity and contributes to the energy transition. Join sonnen as an Accountant in Cairo, Egypt, and play a vital role in driving the energy transition. You will process incoming invoices, record bank transactions, and handle travel expense reports using SAP. Your contributions will support the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Enjoy working in a team-oriented environment with a focus on clean energy solutions and the opportunity to grow your SAP skills.

sonnen Cairo, Egypt On-site Full Time UTC+02:00

sonnen

Company Overview

Name

Sonnen GmbH, a subsidiary of Shell

Headquarters

Wildpoldsried, Bavaria, Germany

Founded

2010

Size

Over 700 employees worldwide (as of 2020) (source: wikipedia.org). Revenue data is not publicly available as the company is private.

What They Do

Sonnen GmbH is a leading company in the field of intelligent lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) home storage systems that are safe and sustainable. The products are designed to store excess energy from photovoltaic systems and promote energy independence for users. Key products include the modular sonnenBatterie, available in various sizes, as well as solutions like sonnenCommunity, which allows users to share renewable energy (source: sonnengroup.com). Sonnen has evolved from a battery manufacturer to an energy provider and operates one of the largest virtual power plants in the world, based on home storage systems.

Projects & Track Record

Notable projects by Sonnen include the sonnenCommunity, which connected over 50,000 households by 2020, enabling them to share renewable energy in a decentralized manner. By 2020, over 90,000 sonnenBatterien had been installed worldwide, allowing households to act as "small power plants" (source: sonnengroup.com). The production facilities in San Jose, California, and Atlanta, Georgia, support the U.S. markets and research and development. Sonnen has also partnered with companies like ES Solar and Haas Home Technologies to offer integrated solar battery solutions.

Recent Developments

In the past two years, there have been no major announcements or acquisitions; however, the acquisition by Shell in 2019 was confirmed in July 2023 (source: kfw.de). Sonnen continues to have over 90,000 installations and offers a standard 10-year warranty on its products. The ten-year anniversary celebration in 2020 highlighted the company's achievements, including connecting over 50,000 households and reaching a workforce of 700.

Working There

Sonnen offers a variety of roles in engineering, manufacturing, sales, and energy supply. The workforce has grown from 200 to over 700, indicating increasing demand in technical and expansion-oriented departments (source: wikipedia.org). The company culture fosters innovation and a decentralized team that operates in the rural environment of Bavaria while also acting globally. The headquarters is located in Wildpoldsried, where the core production of 1,000 units per month takes place.

Contact

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Job Description

At sonnen, we're driven by a clear goal: creating a future powered by clean, affordable energy for everyone. That's why we make our customers independent - not only from fossil fuels, but also from rising electricity costs.

The key to this independence is our intelligent, all-in-one energy system. It combines solar panels, battery storage, energy tariffs, and wallboxes - all developed and manufactured in Germany.

As the first and only provider in Germany, we also connect thousands of home batteries into one shared network: the sonnenVPP, our industry-leading virtual power plant.

In short: every day, we're working to shape the energy future. And we'd be thrilled to have you join us!

What you will do to help drive energy transition

You take ownership of processing incoming invoices using the SAP AFI Monitor, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth accounting workflows.
You record bank transactions with precision, keeping all financial movements transparent and up to date.
You handle travel expense reports in SAP Concur, making sure reimbursements are correct, timely, and properly documented.
You contribute to our financial reporting cycle by supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual statements-helping us maintain clarity and reliability in all financial matters.

What you will need for that journey

You have solid SAP knowledge (mandatory)
You bring experience in accounts payable and/or payroll accounting (a strong advantage)
You are proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
You work precisely, reliably, and with strong attention to detail
You communicate well and thrive in a team environment
You speak excellent English; German skills are a plus