Accounts Assistant
Scatec ASA
Job location
Islamabad
Employment status
Full–time
Job details
Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for an Accounts Assistant in Islamabad, Pakistan to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. It's a short-term contractual agreement of 1 year.
Main Responsibilities
• Payment processing and compiling underlying supporting documents and monthly bank reconciliations
• Basic Data entry/posting JEs in GL for monthly accounts closing and compiling data for WHT statement
• Weekly Income Tax payment/Quarterly WHT Statements, and PSID preparation
• Preparing inputs of computation for annual Income Tax Returns & for monthly/annual Sales Tax Returns
• Compiling invoices for tax computation for SRB/FBR
• Extracting data from accounting system and Sales Tax receivable reconciliation with return
• WHT Exemption applications for foreign payments and compiling invoices with relevant supporting documents
• Arranging, compiling vouchers/supporting documents and coordination/follow up for external confirmation
• Compiling invoices, Form M, affidavits, agreements/contract and other relevant supporting documents
• Submission of each case separately on portal
• Arranging swift messages for foreign lenders/suppliers etc.
Qualifications And Competencies
• MBA (Finance) / Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACMA)
• 1-2 years of experience within the areas of finance or accounting
• Preferred experience from the Renewables, other industries / companies
• Proficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• General Tax knowledge
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• You are used to changing environments and to quickly meet new challenges
Personal characteristics
It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:
• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude
We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.
Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.
Applications will be processed on a continuous basis
