Financial Accountant; renewable energy

Financial Accountant

Market-related Package

Cape Town(hybrid)

Role Overview

An established organisation in the renewable energy sector is seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Financial Accountant to join its Corporate Finance team. The role forms part of the Controllership function and works closely with Financial Performance, Project Finance (Middle Office), and operational teams.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate, complete, and timeous accounting records in compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies, supporting reliable financial reporting across operating companies and project entities under construction.

Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review accounting entries across Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and General Ledger.

• Prepare payment journals for approval by the Financial Controller.

• Perform month-end, half-year, and year-end close activities.

• Prepare and resolve balance sheet and account reconciliations.

• Prepare closing journals, provisions, reserves, and impairment calculations in line with IFRS.

• Analyse actuals to ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Prepare regular management accounts and corporate reporting submissions.

• Assist with the preparation and review of Annual Financial Statements prepared by external accountants.

• Support internal and external audit processes.

Financial Processing

• Accurately capture and maintain financial data to ensure data integrity.

• Capture and reconcile bank statements within the accounting system.

• Prepare payment batches and once-off payments, verifying accuracy and validity.

• Maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records.

• Maintain an organised electronic filing system.

Supplier & Expense Management (Coupa)

• Maintain supplier master data, including supplier creation and updates.

• Manage supplier support queries and helplines.

• Participate in expense accounting review processes.

• Support just-in-time supplier enablement processes.

Tax & Corporate Compliance

• Prepare tax reconciliations, including VAT, Withholding Tax, Income Tax, and Deferred Tax.

• Support the Finance Controller and external advisors during SARS audits.

• Prepare financial reporting for Audit & Risk Committees and Boards.

Systems & Internal Controls

• Support the integrity of the finance ERP and related systems.

• Assist with designing and maintaining effective internal controls.

• Contribute to documenting business processes and standard operating procedures.

Business Support

• Support ESG, Construction, Asset Management, and other departments with required financial reporting and supporting documentation.

• Provide ad hoc financial support to internal stakeholders as required.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibility

• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental requirements applicable to the role.

• Ensure awareness and application of risk controls related to work activities and environmental impact.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BCom Accounting degree or equivalent tertiary qualification

• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience as a Financial / Professional Accountant in South Africa

Competencies

Technical:

• Sound working knowledge of IFRS

• Knowledge of South African statutory legislation, tax, and regulatory requirements

• Experience with ERP systems and financial processes

• Strong commercial and business awareness