(Senior) Accountant

(Senior) Accountant - Energy Trading d/f/m
Location(s):
Essen, NW, DE, 45141
RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent
Join the Commercial Asset Optimisation (CAO) Accounting team and take ownership of the accounting for commodity transactions across RWE's international power generation portfolio and global trading business. In this role, you will combine accounting expertise, energy trading knowledge and digital tools to improve processes, increase data quality and provide reliable financial information for the RWE Group result. You will ensure accurate accounting results today while helping to build more harmonised, efficient and data-driven processes for the future.
About the role - Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with IFRS and German GAAP (HGB). - Analyse and validate complex accounting data using reporting systems, SQL databases and related tools. - Apply relevant accounting rules and regulations while constructively challenging and improving existing structures and processes. - Contribute to the transformation, harmonisation and integration of accounting services within Commercial Asset Optimisation. - Coordinate effectively with external auditors and support group-wide projects within the CAO environment. - Collaborate with Controlling, Risk, Group Accounting and other stakeholder departments across RWE Supply & Trading GmbH (RWEST) and the wider RWE Group.
Job requirements and experience - Several years of professional experience in accounting, ideally in a complex and data-intensive environment. - Strong knowledge of IFRS and German GAAP (HGB), combined with confident use of SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Office and relevant reporting tools. - Understanding of reporting systems and SQL databases, supported by strong analytical skills. - Curiosity and confidence in using approved AI tools responsibly to support efficient, high-quality work. -...