Job description
At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future.
At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together.
If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you.
Why this role matters
As an Accountant, you will deliver accurate and timely accounting, reporting and payment processes for Scatec's Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) operating companies.
Reporting to the Senior Accountant: O&M and EPC OpCos, you will prepare reliable financial information, maintain financial controls and support audit, tax and statutory requirements. Working closely with operational, project and commercial teams, you will help ensure that financial records accurately reflect entity and project performance.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you will take responsibility for accounting activities across your assigned operating companies, including:
- Complete month-end accounting, post supported journals and prepare accurate trial balances within Group reporting deadlines.
- Prepare bank, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations, resolve reconciling items and maintain fixed asset, lease and debt registers.
- Prepare management accounts, Group reporting packs and cash flow information, with clear explanations of budget variances.
- Account for O&M revenue, costs and recharges, review EPC percentage-of-completion schedules and process related journals.
- Validate transactions and project allocations with operational teams, monitor cost recoveries and margins, and escalate unusual items.
- Review supplier documentation, coordinate payment runs and prepare short-term cash flow forecasts in line with approved controls.
- Prepare tax workings and statutory reporting schedules, maintain compliance calendars and support relevant submissions.
- Prepare audit files and annual financial statement schedules, respond to audit queries and contribute to improvements in financial controls and processes.
Your work will support reliable reporting, timely payments and clear visibility of financial performance across the O&M and EPC portfolio.
What you'll gain
- Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one.
- Hands-on experience in a role where the challenge is energising, fast-moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing.
- Practical experience in O&M and EPC accounting across multiple operating companies within a global renewable energy business.
- Opportunities to develop your project accounting, reporting and compliance skills while working with experienced finance and operational colleagues.
What you'll bring
Experience and qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- Three to five years' relevant financial accounting, reporting or audit experience, preferably across multiple legal entities.
- Sound knowledge of IFRS, month-end accounting, reconciliations, management reporting and annual financial statements.
- Experience with payments, cash flow forecasting, audit documentation and tax compliance support, with knowledge of VAT, corporate income tax and financial controls.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of ERP and Group reporting systems; experience with Dynamics 365, Cognos, Power BI or Caseware would be advantageous.
- Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and clear communication in English, with the ability to meet deadlines and collaborate across teams.
Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, engineering, construction or another project-based environment would be advantageous, particularly exposure to O&M arrangements, EPC contract accounting and IFRS 15.
Additional hours may be required around reporting, payment, budgeting and audit deadlines. Occasional travel may also be required.
What it's like to work at Scatec
At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.
If you are motivated by accurate financial reporting, practical problem-solving and understanding the numbers behind renewable energy operations and projects, this could be a strong next step in your career.
What we offer
At Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition.
Scatec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs.
We review applications on an ongoing basis.
About this role
About Scatec
Company Overview
Scatec ASA, a publicly traded Norwegian power producer and project developer listed on Euronext Oslo
HeadquartersOslo, Norway
Founded2007
SizeApproximately 750 employees globally (source: pitchbook.com). Revenue of NOK 4.37 billion in 2024 (source: stockanalysis.com).
What They Do
Scatec ASA specializes in the development, construction, ownership, and operation of large-scale power assets with a primary focus on utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery energy storage solutions. Over time, the company has expanded its technology portfolio to include hydropower and selected green hydrogen projects, integrating electrolyzers to support power-to-X initiatives (source: scatec.com). Their business model combines operating assets generating EBITDA with a robust pipeline of projects under construction or in backlog, spanning multiple continents including Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia (source: scatec.com). Scatec serves a diverse client base comprising governments, state utilities, industrial offtakers, and project finance partners, often securing long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) to underpin project economics (source: live.euronext.com). Their integrated approach as a developer-operator with a global multi-gigawatt pipeline and a mix of operating cash-flow assets plus construction-stage projects distinguishes them in the renewable energy sector (source: scatec.com).
Projects & Track Record
Scatec's portfolio includes some of the world's largest hybrid solar and storage projects, such as the Kenhardt facility in South Africa, which combines 540 MW of solar PV with 225 MW/1,140 MWh of battery storage, representing a significant milestone in integrated renewable energy assets (source: scatec.com). In South Africa alone, the company operates 730 MW of solar and storage assets at a 49% economic interest (source: scatec.com). In Brazil, Scatec operates 693 MW of solar capacity at a 33% economic interest and has initiated construction of the 142 MW Urucuia solar project, backed by a 10-year PPA signed with Statkraft Energia do Brasil (source: live.euronext.com). The Philippines portfolio includes 673 MW of hydropower and storage assets at a 50% economic interest, with advanced battery storage projects such as Binga and Magat, each rated at 56 MW/56 MWh (source: scatec.com). In Botswana, Scatec commenced commercial operations of a solar power plant in March 2025 and holds the Mmadinare Phase 1 solar asset in its operating portfolio (source: live.euronext.com). The company also secured a 288 MW solar PV award and a battery storage project in South Africa through government tenders in late 2024 and mid-2025 respectively (source: live.euronext.com). In Egypt, Scatec signed a landmark 25-year PPA for a 1.1 GW solar plus 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage project and is advancing the Egypt Green Hydrogen initiative, which includes 260 MW of solar and wind capacity alongside a 100 MW electrolyzer, with ammonia offtake agreements in place (source: zawya.com). In Tunisia, the company began construction of the Tozeur and Sidi Bouzid solar projects, holding a 51% stake in the $88 million investment, supported by a 25-year PPA (source: zawya.com). This geographically diverse project backlog underscores Scatec's strategic growth across multiple continents (source: scatec.com).
Recent Developments
Throughout 2024 and 2025, Scatec has consistently announced new power purchase agreements, project commencements, and commercial operation milestones across key markets including Brazil, South Africa, Tunisia, Botswana, and Egypt (source: live.euronext.com). Notable highlights include the 142 MW Brazil PPA signed in April 2024, the 288 MW solar award in South Africa in December 2024, and the 120 MW Tunisia PPA in March 2025 (source: live.euronext.com). In March 2025, Scatec commenced commercial operations of a solar plant in Botswana and secured a solar-plus-storage PPA with Egypt Aluminium, further expanding its footprint in Africa (source: live.euronext.com). The company also won a battery storage project in South Africa in May 2025 and began construction of the Egypt solar-plus-BESS project the same month (source: live.euronext.com). Additionally, Scatec secured a EUR 30 million grant from the PtX Development Fund in October 2024 to support the Egypt Green Hydrogen project, which progressed toward final investment decision in 2025 with an ammonia offtake agreement with Fertiglobe (source: mees.com). The 2024 annual report and 2025 investor presentations emphasize a growing operating asset base, stronger EBITDA generation, and a strategic focus on solar, storage, and hydrogen technologies (source: scatec.com).
Working There
Scatec offers career opportunities across a broad spectrum of functions including project development, engineering, construction management, operations and maintenance, trading and market access, finance, legal, ESG and reporting, procurement, and corporate support, reflecting the complexity of its integrated renewable energy business model (source: scatec.com). The company maintains a global presence with offices and project sites in Oslo, South Africa, Brazil, the Philippines, Egypt, Tunisia, and Botswana, providing diverse geographic opportunities for professionals (source: scatec.com). Scatec emphasizes leadership diversity, with 32% of leadership roles held by women as of Q4 2025, and prioritizes safety, reporting a lost-time incident frequency rate of 0.6 per million hours worked, indicative of a strong safety culture and formal management systems (source: marketscreener.com). The company’s mid-sized international structure supports roles for both experienced energy professionals and corporate staff, fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace environment (source: pitchbook.com).
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