Financial Controller - Renewable Energy

Transaction processing

• Administration and oversight of transaction processing work streams for accounts payable
• Interfacing with business units and ensure accurate processing of costs to relevant Business Units and Project Codes
• Preparation of journals where required for adjusting entries
• Capturing, accounting & reporting for all transactions and accounts.
• Maintenance of Accounts Payable, reconciliation and managing creditors relationships.
• Maintenance of Accounts Receivable, reconciliations and managing debtors’ relationships
• Maintaining fixed asset registers

• Preparing payment schedules and supporting document folders ensuring compliance with group procurement policies
• Loading payments on online banking platforms
• Liaising with signatories to release payments and answer any questions on payments

• Calculating Vat monthly and submission of monthly VAT returns and payment thereof.
• Preparation and timeous Submission of PAYE returns and payment thereof.

• Preparing and maintaining ledger accounts and related activities to produce trial balances for review by the Financial Manager.
• Maintaining filing & record keeping system by ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
• Managing monthly TB close
• Signing off monthly, quarterly and annually TB packs as required
• Monitor cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Supervise Financial Administrators and support staff
• Motivate and lead direct reports
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing
• Provide reporting detail to Business
• Assisting in audit process via management of audit request and sourcing of required documentation from Business as needed
• Capturing, accounting & reporting for all transactions and accounts.
• Maintenance of general ledger, including processing of monthly adjusting journal entries.

• B or related finance degree
• CIMA / AGA qualification would be considered advantageous
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role at a company of similar or larger size
• Experience in calculating and Payroll tax and VAT 201.
• ERP / SAGE knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills; and proficiency in other Microsoft Office Suite of Products.