Accountant - Internship (m/w/d)

Job Description

At Voltalia we are passionate about renewable energies! We are an electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution. Today we are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, and offering a global operating capacity to our clients. We are listed on the regulated Euronext market in Paris since July 2014.

Our Shared Service Center is looking for a Junior Accountant _ eligible for a Professional Internship (IEFP) who studied and graduated in Portugal. This professional will be responsible for preparing financial analyses of accounting sub-ledger activity and managing and overseeing assigned portions of the general ledger.

Responsible for preparing month-end reconciliations and reports, ensuring key controls are performed and effectively maintained.

Procurement to Payment (P2P)

• Process and review invoices, making sure all the fiscal requirements are met.
• Obtain proper invoice information and clarify any questionable invoice items.
• Match invoices with Purchase Orders and Goods Receipts.
• Monitor the process of invoice approval to ensure that invoices are settled.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Be in daily contact with the departments to ensure POs and payment requests are consistent with policy and procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee high-quality delivery of Accounts Payable, BTE (Business Travel Expenses), VAT Invoice Allocation, and New Business Payment Structure.

General Ledger (GL)

• Preparation of financial analysis and reports on accounting sub-ledgers for accounts payable.
• Accounts Payable Sub-ledger reconciliation.
• Monthly follow-up on unresolved items and escalate when applicable.
• Enter accounting books throughout the P2P process.
• Perform short-term cash flow forecasts.
• Maintain close communication with the accounting department to ensure proper GAAP allocation.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have/ be:

• Degree level: Accounting, Economics, or Finance-related.
• At least 1 or 2 years of professional experience in Portuguese tax and accounting.
• Previous experience in shared service centers (preferred).
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Previous experience with multiple VAT jurisdictions is a plus
• International experience will be a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Excel or other BI tools.
• Proficient in English (mandatory) and French (preferred).
• IFS experience (preferred).

Key Skills

• Organization.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting deadlines.
• Availability and sense of responsibility.
• Resilience ability and proactivity.
• Good teamwork skills.