Financial Controller – Renewable Energy Group

About the role

A leading renewable energy company in Johannesburg is looking for a highly analytical Financial Controller to manage day‑to‑day financial operations across the Group. The role combines technical finance expertise with a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment, ensuring accuracy, control and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate trial balances and reconciliations.
• Oversee transactional finance functions including cash, creditors, payroll, debtors, fixed assets and revenue accounting.
• Direct treasury activities, liquidity monitoring, banking administration and short‑term cash‑flow forecasting.
• Prepare financial reporting inputs, operational analysis and management reporting packs.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls, accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate external audit processes, intercompany transactions and transfer‑pricing activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, operational projects and process‑improvement initiatives.
• Execute tax and statutory filing requirements while maintaining accurate audit trails.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• CA(SA), AGA(SA) or Professional Accountant qualification advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years post‑articles experience in a Financial Controller or similar role.
• Experience in renewable energy, project development, construction or complex group environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Proven experience with treasury, consolidations, intercompany accounting and audit management.
• Exposure to multi‑jurisdictional or African operations is a plus.

Required skills

• IFRS
• ERP systems
• Microsoft Excel