CA(SA) Financial Accountant — Renewable Energy (Cape Town)

Smart4 Energy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy developer in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage transactional processes and deliver financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) qualification and a minimum of 3 years experience in a corporate environment. Responsibilities include reconciliations, budgeting, and supporting audits while collaborating with operational teams on financial activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-articles experience in a commercial or corporate environment.
• Exposure to renewable energy or asset-intensive industries advantageous.
• Experience in a shared services environment beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactional and reporting processes.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany recharges.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and track capital expenditure.
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
• Deliver finance inputs for monthly reports and manage tax submissions.
• Collaborate on cash flow management and creditor payments.
• Support audit processes and compliance reporting.
• Partner on budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Financial reporting skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Organizational abilities

Time management

Effective communication

Team-oriented

Adaptable

Solutions-driven

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

A leading renewable energy developer in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage transactional processes and deliver financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) qualification and a minimum of 3 years experience in a corporate environment. Responsibilities include reconciliations, budgeting, and supporting audits while collaborating with operational teams on financial activities.