Cape Town: Finance Manager (Renewable Energy Experience) posted by Headhunters
Job Description
Our client, a prominent market leader in the renewable energy space, is seeking to employ an experienced Finance Manager to join their team, based in Cape Town.
10 Years relevant financial experience with completed articles of which at least five years in a management position AND renewable energy experience will secure!
* This position offers a 3-year fixed terms contract with possible extension *
Requirements:
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BCom (Hons) Finance or equivalent (Essential/Minimum).
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Chartered Accountant (CA) (Essential/Minimum).
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Management Development Programme (Essential/Minimum).
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10 years relevant financial/accounting experience with completed articles, including at least 5 years in a management position.
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Experience in renewable energy and understanding of project financing principles (Essential).
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Listed entity experience (Advantageous).
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Strong knowledge of accounting standards, the Companies Act, and complex group structures.
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Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Financial Planning and Analysis:
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Oversee the preparation and consolidation of detailed financial forecasts and budgets for the energy business, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational needs.
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Challenge the integrity of financial information provided by various stakeholders, consult widely for business or technical advice, and probe for facts.
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Perform review of financial models to support business decisions.
Reporting:
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Oversee preparation of timely and accurate internal and external financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
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Analyse financial performance against plans, prepare variance analyses, and provide insights into financial performance to support key business decisions.
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Identify risks and opportunities, provide insights on financial trends and conditions, and offer strategic recommendations based on financial data and project performance.
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Report on the financial progress and performance of investments.
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Develop actionable recommendations based on findings and communicate them to relevant stakeholders.
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Coordinate with the services team and external and internal auditors in the planning and execution of periodic audit processes.
Compliance and Risk Management:
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Coordinate with relevant functions in the development of all policies and frameworks related to corporate finance, treasury, tax, financial accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, supply chain management, and insurance.
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Ensure financial systems, governance, policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures are in place, aligned with best practice, and fit for purpose across all relevant financial touch points.
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Ensure compliance with accounting, statutory, and regulatory standards.
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Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance. Provide IFRS interpretations and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner.
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Facilitate the implementation of new IFRS or any other applicable accounting framework standards within the energy group.
Tax:
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Ensure the optimal and efficient structure of the energy business from both commercial and tax perspectives.
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Coordinate with group tax and ensure tax information and packs are in accordance with tax legislation.
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Keep abreast of tax policy changes and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure general tax policies and regulations are executed within the energy business.
Treasury:
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Coordinate with the group treasury function and lead within the energy business in cash management to achieve effective and efficient management of cash flow, financing, and financial planning.
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