Senior Accountant - 9 month contract

Scatec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Cape Town is looking for a Senior Accountant to manage financial accounting and reporting for multiple statutory entities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, a CA(SA) qualification is preferred, and 3-5 years of relevant experience. This role involves day-to-day financial operations, compliance with local regulations, and supporting audits. The company promotes a diverse and flexible working environment.

Benefits

Challenging projects

Diverse international team

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, auditing or internal controls.
• Preferred experience in the Renewable Energy sector.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Capture daily transactions on the ERP system supported by a Junior Accountant.
• Prepare monthly management reports and assist with audits.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory taxes and regulations.

Skills

Financial accounting

IFRS accounting

Tax knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent

Professional qualification CA(SA)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., D365)

Cognos

Job description

Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for an interim Senior Accountant in Cape Town to be part of our global team working together towards our vision - Improving our future.

The role is responsible for the Accounting, Administration and Reporting of the Round 1 and 2 and RMIPPPP SPVs comprising 8 statutory entities. You will manage the full accounting process for the SPVs up to trial balance, prepare monthly internal reporting and analysis and support audit preparations and audit fieldwork enquiries, as well as provide the Senior Finance Manager with management accounting information, manage payments for the SPVs and respond to ad hoc queries.

Main responsibilities

• Financial accounting: capture day-to-day transactions on the ERP system (D365) supported by a Junior Accountant
• Bank reconciliations review for the SPV entities
• Maintain, review and coordinate the fixed asset register and IFRS16 lease reporting
• Reconcile and review balance sheet recons monthly
• Inter-company transactions, reporting, confirmations, eliminations, schedules, etc.
• Financial dimension/project/segment/BU review
• Travel account and expense claim reconciliation management
• Group IFRS reporting on Cognos incl. disclosure forms
• Monthly management reporting, queries and analysis of budget vs actual
• IFRS15 Revenue and Percentage of Completion (POC) calculations and reporting
• Power-BI/ERP Integrated Reporting for monthly management accounts and variance analysis
• Annual budget and forecasts, detailed cash flow forecasting and financial modelling
• Domestic and foreign payments, including SARB applications for foreign payments
• Prepare annual financial statements for local statutory reporting
• All statutory compliance and taxes, incl. preparation of the CIT and VAT returns, filing and payment

Qualifications and competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or equivalent with solid academic results
• Professional qualification CA(SA) preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a senior position within the areas of finance, accounting, auditing, tax, and internal controls
• Preferred experience in Renewable Energy sector, other industries/companies with strong financial practices
• Expertise in IFRS accounting and internal controls and general tax knowledge
• Being flexible and experienced with ERP systems would be advantageous

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employee’s terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

For the particular role we also expect

• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
• Driven and focused to meet tight deadlines without exception
• Numerical aptitude and general financial awareness
• Attention to detail; organized and methodical
• Driven, always looking for ways to improve and having high aspirations for own work
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• High social and intercultural competence
• Able to work overtime according to operational needs

We offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse, and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.