Finance & Operations Lead

Altgen South Africa; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in South Africa seeks a Finance and Operations Lead to oversee financial functions and operational processes. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a CIMA or CGMA qualification, with over five years of relevant experience. This position offers remote working flexibility while managing critical financial activities across international operations, particularly in logistics and compliance. Join a growing team committed to solar and clean energy systems.

Benefits

Remote working flexibility

Opportunity to work in a growing international market

Qualifications

• CIMA or CGMA qualified with a focus on management accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in finance and operations.
• Hands-on experience with financial systems and good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance-related operations including reporting and compliance.
• Manage imports and exports, ensuring accuracy in documentation.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Import/export regulations

Cash flow management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CIMA or CGMA qualification

Job description

Finance and Operations Lead – AltGen South Africa

We are working with an international renewable energy company that develops and supplies solar and clean energy systems.

The company is expanding and needs a skilled Finance and Operations Lead to manage its financial function and the operational processes that support it, including logistics, imports, exports, and coordination across multiple entities.

The role will be based in South Africa but will support teams operating in Tanzania and other regions.

This position is ideal for someone who is CIMA or CGMA‑qualified, holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and has five or more years of practical experience in finance and operations.

You should have worked in a component sales or engineering environment, understand import and export regulations, and know how to manage finances and transactions across different countries and entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance‑related operations, including reporting, compliance, and financial controls.
• Manage imports and exports of components, ensuring all documentation, customs duties, and taxes are correct.
• Coordinate cash flow, inter‑company transactions, and reconciliations across various international entities.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts.
• Track and reconcile costs linked to component sales, logistics, and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with international tax and trade laws, including those applicable to Mauritius.
• Support leadership with financial insights and operational coordination across the group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CIMA or CGMA qualification (management accounting focus preferred).
• At least five years of experience in a finance and operations role (preferably in component sales, engineering, or logistics).
• Strong understanding of imports, exports, customs, and tax regulations (experience with Mauritius is an advantage).
• Proven ability to manage cash flow, budgets, and the general ledger.
• Hands‑on experience with financial systems and good attention to detail.
• Based in South Africa (ideally Stellenbosch or surrounding areas).

What Makes This Role Great

• Join a renewable energy company working across international markets in solar and clean energy systems.
• Take ownership of finance and related operational processes that are key to the company's success.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely while collaborating with a small, global team.
• Build your career within a growing business that values initiative and accountability.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industry: Services for Renewable Energy

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