Job Description
About the Role
Our client is a leading renewable energy and solar solutions provider specialising in residential and commercial energy systems across South Africa. The successful incumbent will take ownership of project-based costing, inventory valuation, margin analysis and commercial reporting across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain standard costing models for solar components, installation labour and project activities
- Conduct detailed variance analysis between quoted project costs and actual installation spend
- Prepare monthly gross margin reporting across residential and commercial projects
- Analyse profitability by project type, financing model, installation teams and geographic regions
- Partner with the Financial Director on annual budgets, rolling forecasts and strategic financial planning
- Provide data-driven projections on material pricing trends, labour costs and new product launches
- Prepare detailed cost-benefit analysis for procurement decisions and capital expenditure initiatives
- Oversee inventory valuation, stock reconciliations and work-in-progress (WIP) tracking
- Coordinate stock counts and reconcile physical inventory to the general ledger
- Produce detailed actual vs budget reporting with clear variance explanations and commercial insights
- Maintain and reconcile inter-company loan accounts while accurately calculating monthly interest allocations
- Conduct procurement and pricing audits to ensure that selling prices remain aligned to market conditions and input costs
- Analyse realised markups and identify opportunities to optimise margins and commercial pricing strategies
- Act as a finance business partner to procurement, sales and operational teams by delivering actionable commercial insights
- Ensure that all cost accounting activities comply with financial controls, accounting standards and internal policies
Job Experience & Skills Required
- BCom Accounting, Finance or a related qualification is essential
- CIMA qualification or progress towards CIMA highly advantageous
- Minimum 1–2 years’ experience within cost accounting, project accounting or commercial finance
- Renewable energy, manufacturing, construction or project-based industry exposure advantageous
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query and complex formulas
- ERP system experience essential (SAP, Oracle, Sage, Xero or similar)
- Strong understanding of inventory management, margin analysis and budgeting principles
- Highly analytical with strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for senior leadership
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies, cost leakage and margin improvement opportunities
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Qualifications
No qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary information not provided.
How to Apply
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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.
Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.
Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.
Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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