Senior Accountant

We are seeking an interim Senior Accountant in Cape Town to be part of a global team working towards our vision - Improving our future. The role is responsible for the accounting, administration and reporting of the Round 1 and 2 and RMIPPPP SPVs comprising 8 statutory entities. You will manage the full accounting process for the SPVs up to trial balance, prepare monthly internal reporting and analysis and support audit preparations and audit fieldwork enquiries, as well as provide the Senior Finance Manager with management accounting information, manage payments for the SPVs and respond to ad hoc queries. Main Responsibilities Financial accounting: capture day-to-day transactions on the ERP system (D365) supported by a Junior Accountant Bank reconciliations review for the SPV entities Maintain, review and coordinate the fixed asset register and IFRS16 lease reporting Reconcile and review balance sheet recons monthly Inter-company transactions, reporting, confirmations, eliminations, schedules, etc. Financial dimension/project/segment/BU review Travel account and expense claim reconciliation management Group IFRS reporting on Cognos incl. disclosure forms Monthly management reporting, queries and analysis of budget vs actual IFRS15 Revenue and Percentage of Completion (POC) calculations and reporting Power-BI/ERP Integrated Reporting for monthly management accounts and variance analysis Annual budget and forecasts, detailed cash flow forecasting and financial modelling Domestic and foreign payments, including SARB applications for foreign payments Prepare annual financial statements for local statutory reporting All statutory compliance and taxes, incl. preparation of the CIT and VAT returns, filing and payment Qualifications And Competencies Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or equivalent with solid academic results Professional qualification CA(SA) preferred 3-5 years of experience in a senior position within the areas of finance, accounting, auditing, tax, and internal controls Preferred experience in Renewable Energy sector, other industries/companies with strong financial practices Expertise in IFRS accounting and internal controls and general tax knowledge Being flexible and experienced with ERP systems would be advantageous Personal Characteristics It is part of every employee’s terms of reference to contribute to Scatec\'s vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are: Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiatives and adjust Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude We also expect Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative Driven and focused to meet tight deadlines without exception Numerical aptitude and general financial awareness Attention to detail; organized and methodical Driven, always looking for ways to improve and having high aspirations for own work Fluent in English, both written and spoken High social and intercultural competence Able to work overtime according to operational needs We offer Scatec is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position with a flexible, diverse, and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. Applications will be processed on a continuous basis. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr