Energy Asset Accountant - Cape Town

Crossboundary Group; Cape Town; On-site; USD 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Energy Asset Accountant in Cape Town, where you will manage debtor accounts, oversee customer contracts, and ensure timely invoicing for operational projects. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Asset Management team, providing insights on financial performance and contributing to the success of renewable energy solutions. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, you will play a key role in shaping processes and driving results in a dynamic environment. If you're a self-starter with a passion for accounting and renewable energy, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly revenue billing process for operational projects.
• Oversee customer contract management in Sage.

Skills

Accounting

Revenue Management

Customer Relationship Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Accounting Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CA(SA) or CIMA

Tools

Sage

Job description

About The Firm

CrossBoundary Energy develops, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses, offering cheaper and cleaner energy through power purchase and lease agreements.

With a secured portfolio exceeding $M, the company boasts over MW of solar PV and wind generation, approximately MWh of battery energy storage, and around 50MW of enabling thermal generation assets.

Their clients include industry leaders like Rio Tinto, Unilever, Diageo, Heineken, Devki Group, and IHS Africa.

Energy Asset Accountant

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Job Description

CrossBoundary Energy is recruiting a full-time Energy Asset Accountant to join our team in Cape Town, South Africa.

The Accountant will be responsible for managing all debtor accounts, including monthly invoicing under tight deadlines, revenue collections, customer relationships, as well as customer contract management, ensuring our diverse customer portfolio information across Africa.

In addition, the Accountant will track and manage project Opex, maintain a list of contractors, liaise with local accountants to ensure all project expenses are accounted for monthly, track EBITDA against forecasts, and provide monthly insights on deviations.

The Accountant will work directly with the Senior Asset Manager and the Asset Management team to manage profit and loss of all operational assets in the Energy business.

Who You Are

• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in Sage
• A self-starter who can work independently
• Enjoys setting up new processes and bringing your own ideas
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent technical accounting skills
• CA(SA) or CIMA preferred but not required

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly revenue billing process for operational projects, ensuring timely delivery of invoices
• Oversee customer contract management in Sage, including onboarding and liaising with project teams for smooth transition from construction to operations
• Maintain debtors age analysis to ensure payments are received on or before due dates
• Manage O&M contractor information and costs, liaising with local accountants for expense accounting in accordance with IFRS
• Coordinate the preparation of project EBITDA budgets and financial forecasts
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insights on deviations
• Assist with administrative functions and support asset management and finance teams as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

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