Accountant CA(SA)

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Permanent Clean Energy

Reference: JN -112026-87908_1794558086

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of an established player in the renewable energy sector seeking a technically strong and commercially minded Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, management accounting, project financial performance monitoring and financial controls across multiple Group entities.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a recently qualified Chartered Accountant looking to develop their career within the renewable energy and project finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Management Accounting

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports across multiple Group entities.

  • Compile monthly management accounts, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.

  • Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and providing meaningful commentary.

  • Manage general ledger reconciliations, accruals, provisions, prepayments and inter-company transactions.

  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

  • Ensure compliance with IFRS and Group accounting policies.

  • Assist with Group consolidations and financial reporting packs.

Project Financial Management

  • Monitor the financial performance of renewable energy projects and associated project entities.

  • Track project expenditure, operating costs, budgets and cash flow against approved financial plans.

  • Prepare project-level financial performance reports and identify financial risks.

  • Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to ensure accurate project cost allocation.

  • Support project budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.

  • Monitor project profitability and financial commitments.

Annual Financial Statements & Audit

  • Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.

  • Compile supporting schedules, reconciliations and financial disclosures.

  • Coordinate audit files and supporting documentation.

  • Liaise with external auditors and resolve audit queries.

  • Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and internal accounting policies.

Lender Reporting & Project Finance

  • Prepare financial reporting packs for banks, lenders and project finance stakeholders.

  • Assist with lender compliance reporting and financial covenant calculations.

  • Monitor project cash flow and debt service obligations.

  • Support financial reporting requirements relating to loan agreements and financing arrangements.

  • Liaise with external financial stakeholders regarding reporting requirements.

Financial Controls & Process Improvement

  • Maintain accurate financial reporting across multiple legal entities and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).

  • Reconcile inter-company balances and ensure appropriate allocation of revenue and expenditure.

  • Strengthen internal financial controls and reporting procedures.

  • Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and automate reporting.

  • Support ERP enhancements and finance systems improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant - CA(SA) (Essential).

  • Minimum 1-2 years post-articles experience in financial accounting, management accounting or financial reporting.

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS.

  • Proven experience preparing annual financial statements and monthly management accounts.

  • Experience working within multi-entity or Group reporting structures.

  • Exposure to project accounting or project-based business environments.

  • Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and financial performance analysis.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience with accounting or ERP systems.

Advantageous Experience

  • Renewable energy, IPP, infrastructure, engineering or construction industry experience.

  • Exposure to SPVs and project finance structures.

  • Experience with lender reporting, financial covenants and debt financing arrangements.

  • Group consolidations and multi-entity financial reporting.

  • Experience in ERP implementation or finance process improvement.

Key Competencies

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy.

  • Ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple reporting entities.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a growing finance function.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to renewable energy projects, Group financial reporting and project finance operations while working closely with senior financial leadership.

You'll contribute to a growing sector that is playing a meaningful role in South Africa's energy transition.

Up to £700,000.00
Per annum
Negotiable

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Permanent Clean Energy

Added 13/11/2026
Reference: JN -112026-87908_1794558086

Accountant CA(SA)

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Permanent Clean Energy

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