Finance Specialist (Cape Town) - FTC

TotalEnergies Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa seeks a Chartered Accountant with at least six years post-qualification experience to lead governance, accounting and treasury across multiple SPVs in a growing renewables portfolio.

You will drive budget control, tax compliance, reporting to head office and external auditors, and liaise with lenders and regulators. Strong leadership, precision and deadline discipline are essential in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered accountant with minimum 6 years post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPPP) project bidding, award to financial close, construction and operations.
• Detail oriented, with an ability to establish and follow processes.
• Able to work under pressure and with sharp deadlines.
• Management, communication and business skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vigilant respect of local laws and regulations.
• Budget and Long-Term Plan (LTP) development and monitoring.
• Cash flow management and payment approvals.
• Liaison with operational teams, lenders, regulators and external auditors.
• Coordinate company and external financial audits and advisory services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Société employeur TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa

Domaine Finance

Type de contrat CDD

Expérience Minimum 6 ans

• Affiliate in a growing phase
• Various assets in different phases: operation, construction, development, business.
• Various SPVs and stakeholders
• Moving local tax environment.
• Several processes still to be implemented.

General

• Maintain vigilant respect of local laws and regulations
• Work in accordance with COMPANY’s rules, procedures & policies

Budget / Cost control / Long term plan

• Monitor cost streams and compare them to the budget.
• Budget and Long-Term Plan (LTP)
• Head office monthly reporting and closure forecasts
• Cash flow management.
• Approval of payments / invoicing.
• Liaison with operational teams (HSSE, Project Execution, Development & Asset Management, Business development, etc.)

Accounting

• Bookkeeping and Administration
• Compliance with contractual, legal, and Company accounting norms and procedures
• Suppliers and vendor account management.
• Establish and maintain accounting procedures
• Ensure quarterly head office reporting (CAP) (if relevant)
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting software.

Tax

• Tax general matters (advises, audits) in respective jurisdictions
• Prepare CIT, VAT, WHT reports
• Ensure TERSA is compliant with fiscal laws and timely completion of relevant tax returns
• Liaison with SARS
• Maintain relationship with third party service providers (TMSA) on tax filings

Treasury

• Maintain Treasury functions including relation with local banks and Company Treasury
• Report on external debt to Treasury
• Maintain guarantees register to report to Treasury

Audit and Advisory

• Coordinates Company and external financial audits
• Represent Company with external auditors and advisors
• Manage the service level agreements with legal and professional engagement and other Company affiliates (TMSA, TEEPSA…)

HR Administration (for TERSA)

• Monthly payroll for internal staff
• HR Administration and filings
• Expat Vehicle lease agreements
• Assist with the administration of site-based staff lease agreements

Ad Hoc

• Any other duties as may be delegated
• TERSA secretarial filings including annual returns - Administration
• Insurance management
• Lender reporting - ensure obligations to lenders relating to operations reporting and any other requirements are compiled with.
• Ensure compliance with finance documents (facilities agreement, etc.).
• Liaison with NERSA, ESKOM, Lenders, Municipalities, IPP Office, Off-taker/Buyer and other project stakeholders.
• Liaison with CIPC, COIDA, B-BBEE stakeholders.
• Ensure company adopts & implements board of director’s company strategy and decisions made at board meetings.
• Corporate administrative services.
• support the social investment program including meeting each assets Enterprise Development and Socio-Economic Development obligations.
• Manage Green Rights/Carbon Credits.
• Insurance management.
• Equity/debt financing management
• Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPPP) Project Bidding, Award to Financial Close, Construction and Operations.
• Chartered accountant (CA) (or similar qualification) with minimum 6 years post qualification experience.
• Microsoft Business Central (MBC) experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory changes that might have a financial impact on the Asset Owner.
• Detail oriented, with an ability to establish and follow processes.
• Able to work under pressure and with sharp deadlines.
• Management, communication and business skills.