VIE - Business Controller M/F

OPPORTUNITY

REFERENCE: 2024-2142

VIE - Business Controller M/F

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.

Based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and under the authority of the Country Finance Responsible, the Business Controller:

1. Manages analytical/management reporting across all Business Lines and legal entities in the geography under the scope:

• Is responsible for financial and accounting information per management reporting analytical dimensions (projects, business lines, entities, services, etc.) and respective KPI’s;
• Is the contact point for financial information per analytical dimension (projects, business lines, etc.);

2. Ensures quality and compliance of the financial information in accordance with group policies and standards and applicable legislation:

• Ensures information collected across all Business Lines is in line with group standards and is reliable;
• Maintains reporting schedules according to the accepted deadlines;
• Develops and implements management and reporting tools, drafts their manual and procedures as well as monitoring their proper use with operational staff and other departments;
• Maintains accounting controls by reviewing processes and analyzing data,  recommending and drafting policies and procedures;
• Reviews invoices, contracts, expense reports, etc.

3. Leads budgeting processes and coordinates across Business Lines within the geography under the scope:

• Coordinates and cascades budgeting instructions and guidelines to respective team members in each Business line;
• Ensures timely collection of inputs from all Business Lines to consolidate geography budget information;
• Ensures timely submission of  the budget under the supervision of the CFR to Central Finance Team;
• Monitors the budgets in close collaboration with Business Line and Cost Center leaders and Country Manager;
• Prepares budget utilization/performance reports, ad-hoc budget reports as per leadership’s requests;

 4. Handle and Coordinate the closing / reporting for the geographic range:

• Contributes to monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual closing procedures;
• Reconciles financial information by collecting and analyzing account information from various sources;
• Assists monthly transformation from local GAAP to Group/IFRS standards, preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual trial balance and financial statements;
• Assists preparation and presentation of quarterly reviews to the stakeholders;
• Takes the lead in assessing the Business Lines’ financial performance through regular review and analysis of accounting and financial data;

5. Manages treasury operations and related reporting:

• Monitors bank account balances, performs necessary procedures for cash calls;
• Coordinates payment process, ensures receipt of necessary approvals;
• Works closely with the group treasury and project finance teams, Prepares Cash Flow forecasting and other treasury reports as needed to ensure timely receipt of funds in line with the payment schedules of the projects and cash plan.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.Sc. Degree in Accounting / Finance. Master in Finance or any of other similar degrees / certificates (i.e. CMA, ACCA, CPA, etc.) is an asset;
• 1-2 Years of Experience in Accounting and Finance, preferable to include Financial Controller’s title in a multinational context;
• Good knowledge of one or more ERP systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, etc.);
• Good knowledge of the Financial Controlling areas, with the following ones as special needs: Consolidation, Corporate Treasury Management, Inter-companies Accounting and Reconciliation, Taxation systems and skills; 
• Good knowledge of IFRS Standards;
• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel;
• Microsoft office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint;
• Very good level of English, knowledge of Russian/Uzbek is an asset.

KEY SKILLS

• Communication skills;
• Adaptation and flexibility;
• Creativity – ability to “add value” to the Finance Department;
• Confidentiality;
• Teamwork;
• Time management;
• Aim for over delivering and eagerness to get things done;
• Resilience, self-motivation and positive attitude.

COMPANY
Voltalia Tachkent

BUSINESS LINE
Geography Finance - International Development

CONTRACT TYPE
VIE

CONTRACT DURATION
12 months renewable to 24 months

LOCATION
Uzbekistan, Tachkent

STARTING DATE
Feb 25