Accountant & Controller
BayWa r.e.
Company Overview
BayWa r.e. is a subsidiary of the BayWa Group
Munich, Germany
2008
Over 4,500 employees worldwide (source: cbinsights.com). Revenue of over 1 billion USD annually in 2023 (source: baywa-re.vn).
What They Do
BayWa r.e. focuses on renewable energy, particularly on **photovoltaics (solar), onshore wind, and battery storage**. The company offers comprehensive services throughout the entire project lifecycle, including planning, permitting, construction, operation, and trading (source: erneuerbare-energien-hamburg.de). The product range includes complete project management, with BayWa r.e. Solar Systems specializing in modules, inverters, and mounting systems for residential, commercial, and utility projects (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). Target markets include developers, utilities, independent power producers, and commercial customers, with a focus on utility-scale solar and onshore wind power (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). BayWa r.e. stands out with a **project pipeline of 22 gigawatts in 25 countries**, aiming to achieve an operational capacity of 3 gigawatts by 2026 (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).
Projects & Track Record
While specific completed projects are not detailed in the available sources, BayWa r.e. manages **existing wind and solar resources** and has a pipeline that includes a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). This initiative is part of the 22 GW pipeline in photovoltaics, onshore wind, and battery storage being implemented in 25 countries (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Partnerships with Energy Infrastructure Partners aim to expand the portfolio to 3 GW by 2026, while collaboration with utilities and grid operators like Powerlink in Australia strengthens market position (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, BayWa r.e. announced the acquisition of a majority stake by Energy Infrastructure Partners for 157.17 million USD in February 2025, enabling the global expansion of the platform with a 22 GW pipeline and a target of 3 GW operational capacity by 2026 (source: cbinsights.com). The company applied for approval for the 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone in 2024 to position itself in emerging renewable energy hubs (source: cbinsights.com). Although no specific mergers or additional funding rounds are documented, the 2023 anniversary celebration of the BayWa Group highlights renewable energy as a key area for growth (source: baywa.com).
Working There
BayWa r.e. is hiring in areas such as **project development, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, sales, trading, and solar distribution**, with departments focused on executing renewable projects, technology innovation, supply chain, and international operations (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Active recruitment is taking place at the headquarters in Munich for central functions, as well as in Santa Fe, NM for US solar projects and at project sites in Europe, the USA, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). The corporate culture reflects the cooperative roots of BayWa AG, with a focus on quality, innovation, and long-term stability, pursuing an "open, honest, process-oriented" approach (source: wikipedia.org).
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What you will do
- You will prepare annual and interim financial statements, as well as consolidated financial statements for the group.
- You will prepare and review IFRS reporting packages for group companies.
- You will record accounting transactions for project entities, including provisions, depreciation, temporary adjustments, and foreign exchange differences.
- You will generate monthly balance sheet and income statement reports.
- You will manage tax filings, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Property Tax (IBI), Business Tax (IAE), and energy-related taxes.
- You will supervise the accurate accounting of financial operations, identifying errors and proposing improvements.
- You will participate in the preparation and monitoring of the business plan, as well as in budget reviews and updates.
- You will manage invoicing, liquidity planning, and payment supervision.
- You will prepare financial analyses and reports for headquarters, clients, and financial institutions.
- You will resolve accounting issues and coordinate external audits, maintaining direct communication with auditors.
What you will need to succeed
- University degree in Economics / Business Administration or similar, preferably with a Master's in Finance.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting, taxation, and reporting.
- High level of English (essential for communication with headquarters).
- Proficiency in ERP accounting tools (SAP, Navision, etc.) and advanced Excel.
Your benefits
- 27 working days of annual leave per year.
- December 24th and 31st recognized as holidays.
- Private health insurance.
- Flexible compensation model tailored to your needs.
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About the role
May 28, 2026
Full time
Company
- Barcelona, Spain
Minimum 5 years
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