Senior Finance Manager
Cape Town - South Africa
Job Summary
ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development engineering construction operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies- energy sales and management and marketing energy services self-consumption electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
Job Description
MISSION
Guarantee the efficient and strategic management of financial administration ensuring the correct execution of accounting tax and treasury processes optimizing financial planning and guaranteeing regulatory compliance.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversee and coordinate administrative financial management ensuring the correct execution of accounting tax and treasury processes and ensuring alignment with corporate standards and current regulations.
2. Lead bank reconciliation and supervision of accounting records ensuring the efficient identification and resolution of discrepancies as well as the accuracy of financial statements.
3. Manage and optimize accounts payable and receivable management ensuring the correct allocation of invoices and the optimization of payment and collection flows.
4. Direct the preparation of strategic financial reports providing key information on income expenses balance sheets and cash flows to facilitate decision-making at the management level.
5. Ensure the correct execution of monthly and annual accounting closings coordinating with the accounting and auditing departments to validate revenues provisions amortizations and accounting adjustments.
6. Ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations supervising tax filings and ensuring the proper management of tax obligations in coordination with the tax department.
7. Lead the automation and improvement of administrative financial processes identifying opportunities for digitalization and operational optimization to increase efficiency and reduce risks.
8. Manage and coordinate internal and external audits ensuring the availability of accurate and transparent information on financial and administrative management.
9. Oversee budget control and the analysis of financial deviations proposing corrective measures and aligning financial management with the organizations strategic objectives.
10. Act as a link between financial administration and other key areas such as management control taxation and financial management ensuring the coherence and optimization of the companys financial strategy.
Required Skills and Competencies
EDUCATION
- Vocational Training (VT) in Administration and Finance Accounting and Financial Management or similar
- University Degree in Business Administration and Management (ADE) Finance and Accounting Economics or similar
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in the corresponding functional area and at least 1 year leading teams
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
Languages
- English B2
Tools
- Office Suite (Advanced)
- ERP Software (SAP)
- PowerBI
- Database Management
Other
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As a company that values diversity as a source of talent we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin circumstances background or condition.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
ACCIONA has successfully delivered major infrastructure projects in Canada since 2000. Its leadership and experience span the entire value chain, from research and development to construction, operation and maintenance of projects.