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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.