Project Financial Controller - Cape Town, South Africa - CA Global Headhunters

CA Global Headhunters

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Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

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Our client, a South African based IPP in the renewable energy industry, is seeking a Project Financial Controller who will be responsible for assisting the Asset Management Team in managing the portfolio of projects from financial close during construction and operation phases.

Responsibilities:

Implementation of procedures to ensure good corporate governance principles.
Monthly EXCO report co-ordination.
Quarterly Board report co-ordination.
Plan, execute and monitor the obligations of Project Company's shareholders (equity and shareholders' loans).
Plan, execute and monitor the drawdown of debt from the Lenders (prepare utilisation requests).
Plan, execute and monitor the payment of dividends to shareholders.

Plan, execute and monitor the payment of interest, repayment of debt to the Lenders, dividend payments and any redemptions of the preference shares.

Review compliance with the minimum ratios required by the Finance Documents.
Plan and monitor statutory reporting compliance.
Cost management and control / budget preparation.
Quarterly foreign currency revaluations.
Review all capturing done by the accountant.
Tax compliance, assist tax advisor in compiling and reviewing monthly compliance returns.
Reporting monthly management accounts and quarterly reporting.
Management of Quarterly operational reports.
Compliance of general project documents, PPA, DCUoSA and IA, regulatory.
Funder, shareholder and board reporting obligations.
Management of EPC, O&M contracts, interfaces, project, insurance policies and utility contracts.
Review annual and provisional income tax returns and VAT.
Annual audit coordination.
Coordinate and review the preparation of Annual Financial Statements for the Project Companies.

Requirements:
Qualification and Skill

CA(SA)

2 years renewable energy experience (within audit or in commerce)

Strong analytical skills for problem-solving.
Attention to detail.
Deadline driven and good time management skills.
Ability to work both independently as well as within a team.
Strong working knowledge with an ERP system (Sage X3 advantageous)
Advanced Excel knowledge

Benefits and Contractual information:

Competitive annual package
Permanent employment opportunity

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