Back Office Specialist

Axpo Bulgaria is an energy trading company established in 2006. We are part of the Swiss Axpo Group, whose 5000 employees develop innovative energy solutions based on state-of-the-art technologies for customers in 40 countries in Europe, the USA and Asia. Our strategic focus is on power and with the emerging gas markets of South-East Europe on gas. In our operations center in Sofia, more than 90 employees are active in Europe-wide electricity and natural gas trading.

About the role
Due to the growth of our trading business, we are currently looking for a highly motivated professional to join our team as a Back Office Specialist. In this role you’ll be responsible for all back office activities related to Axpo Bulgaria’s trading business and will take an active part in shaping the processes in that area.

What you will do

• Create, review and optimize Back Office processes for Axpo Bulgaria


• Perform back office activities related to the Axpo Bulgaria Trading role:
  
  
  
  • Confirmation matching
  
  
  • Deal/fee booking in the trading system, deal check and validation
  
  
  • Financial settlement and reporting for the Accounting department
  
  
  • Check and confirm invoices for payment
  
  
  
  


• Prepare and submit reports for gas and power trading activities towards the respective country authorities on regular basis


• Actively communicate with key external stakeholders such as Energy Regulators, local country legal advisors as well as intermediators


• Timely and accurate processing of reporting and tax data in the internal trading as well as accounting systems


• Daily collaboration with internal stakeholders in regards to data extraction, quality check, compliance and IT support


• Inform the Team about market changes and initiate measures in order to implement changes correctly and in time


• Support the process of implementation of new tasks


• Update training materials and check lists


• To support the Back office team with other tasks

 What you bring and who you are

• University degree in Economics/Engineer or related field


• 3+ years of professional experience in the area of data management and/or reporting ideally in the Energy sector


• Excellent analytical and communication skills, ability for multitasking


• Very good knowledge in MS Office (especially Excel). Basic/ Advanced knowledge in ENDUR or other relevant Trading Platforms is a plus


• Self-management and problem solving skills


• Excellent command of English language. Second foreign language shall be considered as an advantage

Our offer

• A dynamic and challenging working environment


• A friendly and supportive team of professionals


• Opportunity for career development


• Attractive remuneration – base salary and annual bonus


• Company sponsored training and development


• Extensive benefits package including 12 extra days of paid time off, additional health insurance, food vouchers, sports and transportation allowance

About the team
Back Office Services is a team of experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of the Energy industry. The real energy of Axpo lies in its employees. Committed people who think innovatively and entrepreneurially are the basis of Axpo's success. Become part of the Axpo experience and make a difference.

All applications will be treated with a high level of confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Please apply with your CV in English.