Financial Accountant

Smart4Energy; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Independent Power Producer as a Financial Accountant based in Cape Town. Utilize your CA(SA) qualification and 2-3 years of experience to drive financial performance while contributing to renewable energy initiatives. This role involves collaboration with operational teams and presents an exciting opportunity for growth in a sustainable environment.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years post article experience.
• Experience in Mining, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, or Manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial entries including accruals, tax, and intercompany transactions.
• Manage cash flow forecasts in coordination with operations team.
• Prepare quarterly reports for lenders.

Skills

Technical skills

Business skills

Financial reporting skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Join the renewable energy revolution! We're searching for a talented Group Technical Accountant to join our client’s dynamic team at one of the largest Independent Power Producers (IPPs) with a strong focus on wind, solar, and battery storage projects across Africa for over 2 decades. With head offices based in the UK, this pivotal role reports directly to the Finance Director. You'll play a crucial role in driving financial success and strategic growth within the organization.

The Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the accounting and financial reporting for the managed operating power plants are maintained accurately and timeously. This role will partner with the operations team to drive performance and efficiency of the power plants.

Position: Financial Accountant

Location: Cape Town

Qualifications: CA(SA)

2 - 3 years post article experience

Mining, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing of Machinery / Engineering

Salary: R700 000 – R850 000 depending on experience

Skills: Sound technical, business and financial reporting skills.

Willing to travel occasionally within South Africa to Power Plants and Johannesburg office.

Excellent team player; able to balance team and individual responsibilities

Experience in a shared services environment is an advantage

Experience in a multi-company or multi-entity is an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete all calculations and capture necessary month end entries including accruals, tax, deferred tax, intercompany transactions, etc.
• Partner with operations team managing cash flow forecasts and highlighting shortfalls and compliance with finance agreement ratios.
• Prepare quarterly reports to lenders include compliance certificates.
• Partner with the operations teams on the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Prepare and present the finance inputs and analysis for monthly shareholder and stakeholder reports and board reports including explanations of key variances.

If you're passionate about finance and sustainability, we want to hear from you! Apply now.