Senior CAPEX/Project Accountant

About Electrip

"Electrip” is a global partnership in electric vehicle charging (EVC) and energy services areas between Wren House Infrastructure LP (WH), a direct subsidiary of Kuwait Investment Authority, and the leading global energy company Zorlu Energy.

As the dynamic player of the ever-evolving mobility system, “electrip” aims to power up electric vehicle ecosystem and sustainable transportation, making the lives of its users easier with the nature-friendly travel experience and end-to-end solutions it offers.

"Electrip Italy" has been established in Italy in order to pursue its activities and projects covering electrical vehicle charging station sales, instalment and operation activities abroad with its subsidiaries

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive CAPEX Accountant to join our Milan Hub and take responsibility for capital expenditure accounting and project cost monitoring across our EU entities . This role will focus primarily on the tracking, analysis, control, and reporting of EV charging station installation projects and related capital expenditures.

The position plays a key role in ensuring that project-related costs are accurately captured, monitored, adjusted where necessary, and capitalized in line with internal policies and applicable accounting standards. In addition to accounting and reporting responsibilities, this role also requires strong business partnering capabilities, including close coordination with country managers and local teams to support proper cost allocation, timely project follow-up, and accurate timesheet practices across countries.

The ideal candidate should have solid experience in CAPEX accounting, SAP, and WBS-based project cost tracking, with the ability to work closely with finance, project, procurement, and operational teams in a multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

CAPEX Accounting & Project Cost Control

• Monitor and control capital expenditure accounting processes for EV charging station installation projects across all EU entities.
• Track project-related costs and ensure accurate recording, follow-up, and reporting of installation and capital expenditure items.
• Review project expenditures and assess whether costs should be classified as CAPEX or OPEX in line with company policies and accounting standards.
• Ensure that project costs are booked to the correct WBS elements, cost objects, and relevant accounting dimensions in SAP.
• Review and manage adjustment-related general ledger entries linked to CAPEX and project accounting.
• Calculate, review, and support depreciation-related processes and fixed asset accounting controls.
• Reconcile CAPEX, AUC, and fixed asset balances with the general ledger and investigate discrepancies where needed.
• Follow up on the status of each project individually, monitor project progress closely, and ensure that completed projects are capitalized on time and accurately.

Roles & Ownership

• Invoicing entries and standard invoice booking processes remain under the responsibility of the GL Accountant.
• This role is responsible for GL entries related to adjustments, including project cost reallocations, capitalization adjustments, accrual-related corrections, and other CAPEX-related manual accounting entries.

Reporting & Closing

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities related to CAPEX, fixed assets, and project accounting.
• Prepare CAPEX-related reconciliations, analysis, and management reporting.
• Monitor project cost movements and provide clear visibility on capital expenditure balances and developments across countries.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation related to capital projects and fixed assets.

Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a finance business partner for country managers and local operational teams on project-related cost matters.
• Provide guidance to country teams to ensure project costs are tracked, documented, and reflected accurately.
• Follow up with local teams to ensure timesheets are entered regularly and accurately, so that project-related personnel costs can be calculated and allocated correctly.
• Coordinate with relevant teams when timesheet quality, project coding, or cost allocation issues are identified, and provide the necessary guidance to improve accuracy.
• Work closely with project, controlling, procurement, and accounting teams to strengthen discipline around project cost tracking and capitalization processes.
• Support local teams in understanding how project costs should be recorded within SAP and WBS structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably in CAPEX accounting, fixed assets, and/or project accounting.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP, preferably including project-related accounting flows and fixed asset accounting.
• Good understanding of WBS structures and project cost tracking logic.
• Experience in working with cross-border or multi-entity structures is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across countries and functions.
• Detail-oriented, disciplined, and capable of taking ownership of complex project follow-up processes.

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