ESG Group Accountant

ESG Group Accountant

• Full-time

Company Description

Vitol and our people

We are the world’s largest independent energy and commodity trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly.

From 40+ offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed $2bn+ to sustainable projects, and are developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.

Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 60 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force.

Our Geneva office is located very centrally, 5 minutes from the main train station and 1 minute from the lake. The office has a rooftop lunch area, with views over the lake and the Alps. We organize regular activities to enable our people to meet colleagues from other teams in an informal setting, and to celebrate special achievements.

Job Description

Based in Geneva, as part of a global team, your role as ESG Group Accountant will include the following duties:

Financial & sustainable accounting (40%)

• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure a smooth closing of accounts of companies, including balance sheets and other financials for each entity
• Collaborate with the ESG team on non-financial KPI development, process optimisation/set-up, data collection, verification and consolidation in relation with sustainability reporting regulations and standards (e.g., EU CSRD)

Reporting & regulatory scoping (20%)

• Conduct annual scoping of legal entities (e.g., subsidiaries, non-controlled affiliates and equity investments), and monitor their business activities in connection with human rights and environmental due diligence regulations
• Provide guidance on applicable corporate scope of sustainability regulations, and undertake carve-outs from selected entities on a sub-consolidated basis, in close collaboration with the accounting, ESG, and legal teams

Consolidated sustainable reporting (40%)

• Drive global alignment to EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities as regard to reporting of revenues, capex, and balance sheet breakdown by segment and group of entities across all regions
• Calculate exposure to impacts, risks and opportunities related to ESG, climate change, and the energy transition, to be reflected into financial accounts and requiring additional disclosures (e.g., in the context of balance sheet and asset valuation)
• Engage with external auditors to provide reasonable assurance on both financial and non-financial data throughout quarterly and annual closing process

Qualifications

• At least 4-5 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, controlling or consolidation functions, ideally within a Big 4, commodity trading or integrated oil & gas company, with an accounting degree or equivalent
• Strong analytical and Excel modelling skills, and excellent attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of IFRS, consolidation process and intercompany eliminations
• Entrepreneurial drive, good organisation skills, and ability to work independently as well as in a team
• High level of ownership, results-oriented, proactive, flexible and committed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to interact with a broad range of stakeholders
• Full English proficiency to communicate in a business context (verbally & in writing)

Additional Information

• Good knowledge of ESG and sustainability reporting standards, human rights and environmental laws and regulations (EU Taxonomy, CSRD, TCFD, SASB, GRI, HREDD and EU CSDDD, etc.)
• Prior exposure to GHG accounting methodologies, particularly around energy products and shipping