Cost Controller

JUWI GmbH; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic energy company in Cape Town is seeking a talented Cost Controller. The role involves O&M cost budgeting, regulatory compliance, and supporting financial tasks for projects. Ideal candidates will have an Accounting/Finance qualification and 3-5 years of relevant experience in finance, preferably in the renewable energy sector. This position offers a flexible working environment, contributing to personal and professional development in a supportive, international team.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Medical Aid contribution

Performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• 3 –5 years’ experience in a similar role; or audit background having completed articles will be advantageous.
• Experience in reporting under IFRS.
• Ability to work in a team and engage with different stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of 3-year O&M budget and continuous forecasting (P&L, Cash Flow).
• Review and analysis of actuals vs budgeted costs.
• Timely reporting in terms of local and group requirements.

Skills

Accounting / Finance Qualification

Experience in the renewable energy sector

Advanced skills for Excel and MS Office

Job description

Cost Controller (m/f/d)

• Cape Town, South Africa
• Junior, Career start
• Work experience
• Finance, Controlling
• published till: 2026-01-30

Ready to achieve great things together?

We are looking for a talented Cost Controller in Cape Town, South Africa to join our dynamic Finance team. Do you think innovatively, are a team player and have a passionate for sustainability. Does that sound like you? Then apply now. We look forward to getting to know you.

Your contribution to the energy transition

As a Cost Controller you can look forward to the following tasks.

You

O&M Cost Controlling:

• Preparation of 3-year O&M budget and continuous forecasting (P&L, Cash Flow).
• Review and analysis of actuals v budgeted costs.
• Review and approve weekly project related expenses for payment.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow and liquidity forecast.
• Liaise with Head of O&M / project manager(s) to forecast expected future costs.
• Contractual revenue claims, management of timely collections.
• Timely reporting in terms of local and group requirements, including preparation of reporting packages for external shareholders.
• Escalate any finance related issue to Finance Manager promptly.

Statutory/regulatory requirement:

• Ensure compliance with statutory / regulatory requirements, including South African Reserve Bank approvals, IFRS / local gaap, tax etc.
• Collaborate as required during internal and external audit processes.
• Guarantees / Bonds planning and management (Bank Guarantees, Parent Company Guarantees).
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Other:

• Support the sales department on the preparation of cost / cash flow budget for tenders (O&M and other units as required).
• Internal Control System: in collaboration with the Finance Manager, ensure controls are maintained or created / adjusted when necessary; periodic monitoring of controls.
• Assist Finance Manager / Senior Accountant on any other reporting activity that may be required for other business units.

Your energy is required

You impress us with these qualifications

• Accounting / Finance Qualification.
• 3 –5 years’ experience in a similar role; or audit background having completed articles will be advantageous.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector or other assimilated sector (i.e., construction or engineering) preferrable.
• Experience in reporting under IFRS.
• Advanced skills for Excel and MS Office.

Desirable Attributes

• Outspoken, not afraid of escalating issues when required.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team and engage with different stakeholders, Inter-personal skills.
• Self-organized and disciplined.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Afrikaans advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in distributed project teams
• Practical thinker.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Your energy booster at JUWI

At JUWI, an inspiring working environment awaits you. Our flexible working conditions creates the space for you to integrate your work into your life:

• Company culture: a space for creativity and innovation
• International teams: collaborating and communicating continuously with teams across the JUWI group fosters professional growth in a culturally diverse environment
• Structured environment: benefit from well thought out processes and procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organization
• Professional development: access to a wide range of opportunities for advancing your career
• Hybrid working: you can work from home up to 3 days per week
• Medical Aid: we contribute a fixed amount towards your medical aid premium
• Personal Accident Insurance: we provide cover for accidents 24 hours a day, 356 days a year, world-wide
• Performance-based bonus: work toward your best performance, with your bonus also reflecting the region's performance

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This is us - a strong team shaping the future

At JUWI, we stand for a sustainable and strong future for all of us. Our motto “Power of Our Unity. Sustainable. Together. Strong” permeates everything we do, from planning to implementation.

JUWI South Africa is an equal opportunity employer. The appointment for this role will be made in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan, with due consideration given to suitably qualified candidates, from designated groups. We look forward to meeting you.