Head of Finance and Accounting

2 days ago

Athens, Attica, Greece Trenkwalder Greece Full time €60,000 - €120,000 per year

Trenkwalder, on behalf of its client, is seeking for a Senior Head of Finance and Accounting.

Role Purpose

The right employee, will oversee the financial management, accounting, and compliance of the Independent Power Producer (IPP) entities in Greece. The role will ensure full alignment between the
local Greek companies
and the
holding companies in Cyprus
, covering statutory compliance, group reporting, treasury management, and project finance.

This position acts as the key financial link between the Greek operations and the group headquarters , ensuring transparency, control, and accurate reporting across all entities.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Lead the finance and accounting function for Greek SPVs within the IPP sector.
  • Prepare and review statutory financial statements in compliance with
    Greek GAAP
    , while ensuring
    group reporting under IFRS
    for consolidation at the holding company .
  • Coordinate with the finance team in other countries to ensure timely reporting, reconciliations, and alignment of group standards.
  • Oversee external and internal audits for Greek companies.

Treasury & Project Finance

  • Manage banking relationships in Greece, including loan facilities, debt servicing, and cash management.
  • Ensure compliance with
    project finance agreements and lender covenants
    .
  • Prepare cash flow forecasts and funding requests for HQ approval.
  • Liaise with group treasury in HQ to optimize intercompany funding and liquidity management.

Tax & Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with
    Greek tax regulations
    (corporate, VAT, payroll, etc.).
  • Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and local authorities.
  • Monitor subsidies, grants, and incentives available in the Greek renewable energy sector.
  • Ensure group policies from HQ are properly implemented in Greece.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

  • Lead annual budgets and rolling forecasts for all Greek SPVs.
  • Analyze actual performance vs. budget, preparing variance analysis and recommendations.
  • Provide financial insights to local management and group HQ for strategic decision-making.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Supervise and mentor a small local finance team in Greece.
  • Ensure smooth coordination between the Greek team and the finance team in HQ
  • Promote best practices, efficiency, and compliance across all processes.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in
    finance, Accounting, or Economics
    (Master's degree or MBA preferred).
  • Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, or Greek equivalent) is an advantage.
  • 7–10 years
    of progressive experience in finance/accounting, including
    3+ years in leadership
    .
  • Strong knowledge of
    Greek GAAP, tax regulations, and IFRS
    .
  • Experience in
    renewable energy, IPP, or project-financed sectors
    is highly desirable.
  • Strong financial modeling and project finance knowledge.
  • Excellent command of
    Greek and English
    .
  • Strong communication and coordination skills to manage
    cross-border reporting
    with HQ.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary aligned with market and seniority.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Meal vouchers (ticket restaurant).
  • Career development within an international renewable energy group.

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