Please note that we are only considering applicants who hold a valid Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (CA(SA)) qualification
Purpose of Role
To support the delivery of best-in-class financial and sustainability reporting across a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets. This role sits at the intersection of finance, ESG, carbon accounting and investor reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial information, sustainability reporting, climate-related metrics and green finance disclosures across multiple jurisdictions. This opportunity is well suited to a finance professional with strong IFRS expertise, excellent financial controls experience and an interest in supporting the energy transition through robust financial and sustainability reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation of finance-owned sustainability and green reporting deliverables, including renewable energy performance, carbon reduction metrics, climate-related disclosures and sustainability KPIs.
Work closely with sustainability, operations, asset management and project finance teams to ensure reporting data is accurate, complete and supported by appropriate controls.
Prepare reporting packs, reconciliations and analytical reviews relating to renewable generation, green revenue, avoided emissions and environmental performance.
Support reporting requirements for investors, lenders, boards, auditors and other stakeholders.
Monitor developments in sustainability reporting frameworks and implement improvements to reporting processes where appropriate.
Detailed Duties
Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting:
Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
Provide technical accounting support across renewable energy projects, including project finance arrangements, PPAs, grants, environmental certificates and sustainability-linked financing.
Maintain strong financial controls across consolidation, intercompany transactions and ESG-related financial reporting.
Performance Reporting & Controls:
Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting activities.
Produce management reporting, variance analysis and dashboards linking financial performance with operational renewable energy metrics.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting automation, data quality and reporting efficiency.
Audit & Stakeholder Management:
Coordinate external audit and assurance requirements relating to financial and sustainability reporting.
Build effective relationships with auditors, lenders, investors and senior internal stakeholders.
Ensure audit findings and reporting improvements are implemented effectively.
Systems & Process Improvement:
Support continuous improvement of finance, consolidation and ESG reporting systems.
Develop templates, reporting standards and controls to improve data quality across multiple projects and jurisdictions.
Deliver training and guidance to finance and operational teams on reporting requirements and governance.
Champion reporting excellence and continuous process improvement.
Treasury & Strategic Support:
Support reporting relating to project finance facilities, lender covenants, green finance instruments and intercompany funding.
Provide financial analysis supporting investment decisions, portfolio performance and strategic growth initiatives.
Business Partnering:
Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders across finance, operations and development teams.
Provide commercial insight and professional challenge to support informed decision-making.
Required Skills & Experience
Personal Attributes
Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.
Commercially aware with strong problem-solving ability.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Able to manage multiple priorities and work to demanding reporting deadlines.
Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused.
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting and consolidation.
Understanding of ESG reporting, carbon accounting and sustainability-related financial metrics.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling capability.
Experience using ERP, consolidation and reporting platforms.
Experience working within complex multi-entity and multi-currency environments.
Knowledge of renewable energy, infrastructure or project finance sectors is advantageous.
Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and green finance reporting is desirable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
CA(SA) qualification is required.
Experience
5–8 years’ progressive finance experience.
Experience gained within renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities, project finance, multinational organisations or Big Four audit/advisory environments would be advantageous.
Exposure to ESG reporting, sustainability reporting or green finance is highly desirable.