Description:
Financial Accountant
Market-related Package
Cape Town(hybrid)
Role Overview
An established organisation in the renewable energy sector is seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Financial Accountant to join its Corporate Finance team. The role forms part of the Controllership function and works closely with Financial Performance, Project Finance (Middle Office), and operational teams.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate, complete, and timeous accounting records in compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies, supporting reliable financial reporting across operating companies and project entities under construction.
Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Reporting
Prepare and review accounting entries across Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and General Ledger.
Prepare payment journals for approval by the Financial Controller.
Perform month-end, half-year, and year-end close activities.
Prepare and resolve balance sheet and account reconciliations.
Prepare closing journals, provisions, reserves, and impairment calculations in line with IFRS.
Analyse actuals to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Prepare regular management accounts and corporate reporting submissions.
Assist with the preparation and review of Annual Financial Statements prepared by external accountants.
Support internal and external audit processes.
Financial Processing
Accurately capture and maintain financial data to ensure data integrity.
Capture and reconcile bank statements within the accounting sy