• 
  Prepare
  finance inputs for monthly analysis, shareholder, and stakeholder reports.
• 
  Prepare
  finance inputs for Board meeting reports.

2. Cash Flow Management

• 
  Manage
  cash, ensuring optimal use for the project SPV and compliance with all
  lender covenants.
• 
  Provide
  timely cash reporting and forecasting.
• 
  Maintain
  treasury and banking relationships, acting as the primary operational bank
  contact.
• 
  Liaise
  with lenders and auditors to ensure compliance with all filing
  requirements and resolve accounting issues.
• 
  Review
  and approve payments (electronic or manual).
• 
  Oversee
  repayment of loans, reviewing calculations for accuracy.
• 
  Manage
  the payment of dividends and distributions to shareholders.

3. Statutory and Compliance Reporting

• 
  Prepare
  and sign-off annual audited accounts/financial statements in accordance
  with IFRS.
• 
  Ensure
  all CIPC and related statutory reports are submitted on time.
• 
  Work
  closely with tax managers and practitioners to manage local tax matters
  for project SPVs.
• 
  Ensure
  compliance with corporation tax, VAT, and WHT obligations.
• 
  Manage
  external tax advisors and coordinate advice as needed.
• 
  Facilitate
  obtaining tax clearance certificates or advanced rulings where necessary.
• 
  Lead
  responses to tax audits in coordination with local advisors.
• 
  Review
  and assist with VAT and VAT returns.
• 
  Prepare
  ad hoc compliance reports for institutions including Stats SA and NERSA.

4. Budgeting and Forecasting

• 
  Partner
  with operations teams to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• 
  Analyse
  and report on budgets to the group.
• 
  Ensure
  timely uploading of budgets into the accounting system.

5. Support to Broader Finance Team

• 
  Provide
  ad hoc support to the finance team on budgeting, BBBEE reporting, vendor
  management, Economic Development reporting, and other finance matters.
• 
  Undertake
  additional finance responsibilities in support of the group as required.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

1. 
   Chartered
   Accountant (CA) (SA) qualification or equivalent NQF level qualification.
2. 
   Minimum
   5 years post-qualifying (or post articles) experience in a financial
   manager role.
3. 
   Experience
   in financial and management accounting, including current accounting
   practices and methods.
4. 
   Creative
   and innovative mindset.
5. 
   Cross-cultural
   awareness and ethical behaviour.
6. 
   Exposure
   to reporting systems within a medium to large company.
7. 
   Experience
   working in an ERP system (e.g., SAP or similar) is an advantage.
8. 
   Advanced
   Excel skills.
9. 
   Proficient
   knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, PowerPoint,
   Word, and MS Teams.
10. 
    Experience
    in the renewable energy sector is an advantage.
11. 
    Experience
    in a shared services environment is an advantage.
12. 
    Experience
    in a multi-company or multi-entity structure is an advantage.
13. 
    Experience
    in an asset-intensive organisation is an advantage.

Benefits