Project Accountant

Job Description

EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world's largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage.

EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create.

Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvests in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation, by changing tomorrow now.

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial management of our solar plant construction projects. This role is responsible for monitoring project costs, ensuring accurate day-to-day accounting, and maintaining strong financial controls throughout each project lifecycle. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and comfortable working closely with suppliers, project teams, and management.

Responsibilities

Daily Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping for all project-related transactions and for the legal entity.
• Ensure proper coding of costs to work breakdown structures (WBS) or cost centres.
• Reconcile supplier invoices, delivery orders, purchase orders, and progress claims.
• Perform monthly accounting close processes for project financials.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close activities

Supplier & Payment Management

• Manage supplier payments, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract terms and credit arrangements.
• Liaise with suppliers on payment schedules, credit terms, and resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Maintain an up-to-date accounts payable ageing report and ensure timely settlements.

Tax & Compliance

• Ensure all required taxes (e.g., GST, withholding tax, local filing obligations) are calculated, recorded, and submitted on time.
• Maintain proper documentation to support compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and liaising with external auditors, tax agents, ATO and regulatory authorities as needed.

Project Cost Monitoring & Reporting

• Continuously track and compare actual project costs against approved budgets.
• Analyse variances, identify cost overruns or savings, and provide timely explanations to management.
• Prepare forecasts of remaining project expenditure and updated total cost-to-complete projections.
• Support project managers with financial insights for effective cost control and decision-making.

Financial Due Diligence

• Prepare and organize project financial data, documents, and schedules required for due diligence exercises during project sales.
• Work closely with internal teams (finance, legal, project) to ensure complete and accurate financial information is available for potential buyers.
• Assist in responding to buyer queries, extraction of supporting documents.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing project financial statements, management reports, and cashflow forecasts.
• Support internal process improvements, particularly in areas involving procurement, project controls, and financial accuracy.
• Work closely with project managers, procurement teams, and finance leadership to ensure consistent financial governance across all projects.

System Implementation

• Support system design, setup, user testing, implementation, migration and go-live
• Document, refine and align accounting processes with new system capabilities and evolving business needs

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• 5-8 years of experience in construction, engineering, or energy/solar projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Strong analytical, communication, and supplier-management skills.
• Possesses foundational knowledge of tax principles, standard tax procedures and compliance requirementsAbility to work independently and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAP, Xero).

When you join EDP Renewables APAC, you will have access to:

• Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions
• Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering

About EDP Group

As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.

What makes us proud as an employer

• TOP Employer APAC, Singapore 2025 certification
• TOP Employer Europe 2025 certification
• Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021
• Top Workplaces US 2021
• Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the M??s Familia Foundation

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
  Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
  Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose;

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