Analyst: Accounts Payable and Banking

Mulilo; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in South Africa is seeking an Accounting Officer to maintain financial records and ensure compliance within renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will have a diploma in finance and at least three years of relevant experience, preferably within the energy sector. Strong skills in accounting software and spreadsheets are essential. This role offers an attractive remuneration package and potential travel requirements.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience.
• Knowledge of South African VAT & Tax regulations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for renewable energy projects.
• Prepare and process invoices and manage the accounts payable cycle.
• Conduct vendor verification and oversee vendor reconciliations.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external audits.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial record maintenance

Vendor reconciliation

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma in Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

About the Company

Since its establishment in 2008, Mulilo has grown into one of the leading Independent Power Producers (IPP) in Southern Africa. Mulilo is majority owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, the world's leading private equity investor in renewable energy assets, through its New Markets Fund I.

Mulilo has concluded numerous PPA's in both the Department of Mineral Energy's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) and with several large corporate energy users.

Mulilo currently operates 450MW of wind and solar PV projects and has a further 500MW of projects under financial close. Having adopted a strategy that aligns with the company's long‑term vision, Mulilo has accumulated a pipeline of projects exceeding 25GW, and is now positioned as a key player in the renewable energy sector.

Mulilo places strong emphasis on its human capital and prides itself in providing a world class working environment for all its employees, thereby placing huge value on career progression and personal growth.

Mulilo is guided by strong ethical principles and adheres to its environmental, social and governance responsibilities.

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

Founded in 2012, CIP is the world's largest dedicated renewable energy fund manager and a global leader in offshore wind. CIP currently manages over 30 billion Euro's, with a target of having 100 billion Euros under management by 2030. The funds managed by CIP focus on investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass and energy-from-waste, transmission and distribution, reserve capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X.

About the Role

We are seeking an Accounting Officer with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices, particularly within the renewable energy sector. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for our renewable energy projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records for renewable energy projects, including accounts payable processing and general ledger entries.
• Prepare and process invoices, monitor payment statuses, and manage the full accounts payable cycle for project entities.
• Conduct vendor verification, including banking detail confirmation and compliance checks.
• Perform vendor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies timeously.
• Prepare payment journals and compile payment batches for review and approval.
• Engage directly with vendors to resolve queries and ensure smooth financial operations.
• Process and reconcile company credit card transactions.
• Process and reconcile travel cost accounts and company fleet expenses.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash‑flow reporting and financial integrity.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external audits, preparing all required supporting documentation.
• Maintain well‑organised financial records and ensure all documentation is readily accessible for reporting and audit purposes.
• Communicate financial information, insights, and variances to project managers, senior leadership, and relevant stakeholders.
• Stay current with regulations, financial standards, and compliance requirements within the renewable energy industry.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new staff on time‑and‑expense systems and procedures.

Required Skills and Educational Background

• Diploma in Finance or basic bookkeeping qualification.
• A minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience, with exposure to the renewable energy sector preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of South African VAT & Tax regulations related to renewable energy projects.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Act with high levels of integrity and accountability.

Desirable Attributes

The ideal candidate would have a passion for the Renewable Energy sector and personality traits would include a high level of diligence, determination, resilience, and agility.

Additional Information

Able to work overtime according to operational needs.

The position is based at the offices of the company, but travel may be required occasionally.

Mulilo is an employer of choice and is offering an extremely competitive total remuneration package for this position.