Country South Africa City JOHANNESBURG Workplace location JOHANNESBURG(ZAF) Domain Finance Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 10 years Context & Environment

TotalEnergies gross low-carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. TotalEnergies targets 35 GW of a renewable generation capacity in 2025 and will continue to expand its business to become a leading international player in renewable energies with a target of 100 GW by 2030.

 

About TotalEnergies Renewables International Middle-East & Africa (TTE-RI MEA):

Very competitive environment with Tier 1 renewables developers’ competitors;Very large Projects – up to 2GWp.

 

About TotalEnergies Renewables International (TTE-RI):

TERI operates in a strong growth and highly competitive environment.TERI maintains a high growth rate, both organic and by acquisitions, on a global geographical scope, often relying on tight schedule complex transactions with high financial, legal and execution stakes.

These stakes require permanent coordination with business entities, the Branch and Company.

Activities

This is a skilled position for providing financial management including managing incoming and outgoing accounting flows and ensuring effective internal controls and management information systems are developed and maintained and during construction and operations of the project  

 

Key Responsibilities

Reports to the Finance and Corporate Affairs Manager and support the project Manager. Support activities for the best operation of a business.Scope ranges from contact with external entities on behalf of the Project Owner to the conversion of operational data into useful and understandable financial information.Bookkeeping and administration.Establishing accounting procedures to manage incoming and outgoing accounting flows. Ensure effective internal controls and management information systems are in place.Monitoring cost streams and comparing them to a budget.Financial reporting.Lender reporting - ensure obligations to lenders relating to operations reporting and any other requirements are compiled with.Ensure compliance with finance documents (facilities agreement, etc.).Liaison with NERSA, ESKOM, Lenders, Municipalities, IPP Office, Off-taker/Buyer and other project stakeholders.Liaison with CIPC, SARS, COIDA, B-BBEE stakeholders.Ensure company adopts & implements board of director’s company strategy and decisions made at board meetings.Ensure proper governance.Corporate administrative services.Financial Control (revenue control, etc.).Contract management (financial contracts).Suppliers and vendor account management. Manage and support the social investment program including meeting each assets Enterprise Development and Socio-Economic Development obligations.Manage Green Rights/Carbon Credits.Insurance management.Equity/debt financing management.Tax preparation, filing and administration.

 

General Financial Management Tasks (non-exhaustive)

Budget preparation, Ensure expenditures are within authorised annual budget.Cash flow management.Approval of payments / invoicing, Affecting monthly payments.Prepare financial reports, Annual Financial Statements, etc.Ensure debt covenants are below accepted levels. Candidate Profile Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPPP) Project Bidding, Award to Financial Close, Construction and Operations.Chartered accountant (CA) (or similar qualification) with advanced project finance knowledge.Minimum 5 - 8 years’ experience in infrastructure asset management environment.Knowledge and application of relevant compliance requirements with complex contractual entities. Ability to forecast the financial impact of specific technical interventions (preventive or corrective) on the assets. Ability to interpret and update financial models.Knowledge of legislative and regulatory changes that might have a financial impact on the Asset Owner. Detail oriented, with an ability to establish and follow processes.MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDriveDrivers licenseProven work experience as a financial accountant or similar roleIn depth understanding of business bookkeeping proceduresSolid knowledge of accounting regulationsExcellent math skills with attention to detailsTime management abilities Confidentiality Additional Information TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.