Financial Manager - TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa (TERSA)

-; Kareeberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy seeks a skilled financial manager to oversee accounting flows and ensure compliance with financial regulations. This role involves managing budgets, producing financial reports, and coordinating with various stakeholders to support project operations. You will play a crucial role in maintaining internal controls and managing financial information systems, contributing to the company's strategic goals. If you are detail-oriented and have a passion for financial management in the renewable energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in infrastructure asset management.
• Experience with REIPPPP projects from bidding to operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting flows and ensure effective internal controls.
• Monitor costs against budgets and produce financial reports.
• Coordinate with stakeholders like NERSA, ESKOM, and municipalities.

Skills

Financial Management

Accounting

Project Finance Expertise

Budget Management

Regulatory Compliance

Detail-oriented

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Chartered Accountant

Similar Qualification

Tools

Accounting Software

Management Information Systems

Job description

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies gross low-carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. The company targets 35 GW of renewable generation capacity by 2025 and aims to reach 100 GW by 2030, expanding its position as a leading international renewable energy player.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International Middle-East & Africa (TTE-RI MEA):

• Highly competitive environment with Tier 1 renewable developers.
• Large projects up to 2 GWp.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International (TTE-RI):

• Operates in a strong growth, highly competitive environment.
• Focuses on organic growth and acquisitions across global markets, often involving complex, high-stakes transactions.

These activities require ongoing coordination with various business entities, the Branch, and the Company.

Activities

This role involves providing financial management, including managing accounting flows, ensuring effective internal controls, and maintaining management information systems during project construction and operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Finance and Corporate Affairs Manager and support the Project Manager.
• Support operational activities of the business.
• Manage external contacts and convert operational data into financial information.
• Handle bookkeeping and administrative tasks.
• Establish and manage accounting procedures for incoming and outgoing flows.
• Ensure internal controls and management information systems are effective.
• Monitor costs against budgets and produce financial reports.
• Manage lender reporting and ensure compliance with finance documents.
• Coordinate with stakeholders such as NERSA, ESKOM, lenders, municipalities, and others.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory bodies like CIPC, SARS, COIDA, B-BBEE.
• Implement the company's strategic decisions and governance policies.
• Oversee corporate administrative services, revenue control, contract management, and vendor accounts.
• Support social investment programs, manage Green Rights/Carbon Credits, insurance, and financing.
• Handle tax administration.

General Financial Management Tasks

• Prepare budgets and ensure expenditures stay within limits.
• Manage cash flows and authorize payments.
• Produce financial statements and reports.
• Maintain debt levels within covenants.

Candidate Profile

• Experience with REIPPPP projects from bidding to operations.
• Chartered Accountant or similar qualification with project finance expertise.
• 5-8 years in infrastructure asset management.
• Knowledge of compliance, contractual, and legislative impacts on assets.
• Ability to interpret financial models and forecast impacts.
• Detail-oriented with process discipline.
• Proficient in MS Office, with a valid driver’s license.
• Experience as a financial accountant, with solid bookkeeping and regulatory knowledge.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes growth, and offers equal opportunity careers.

Applications can be submitted via Facebook, Email, X, or LinkedIn.

TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants fairly without discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics.