Job Description

The RoleReporting directly to the Finance Director, this role supports the day-to-day management of Seriti Green
developments companies (South and East Africa regions) financial and administrative matters, across all group
development companies and subsidiaries. The purpose of the Financial Controller Developments (FCD) is to
coordinate, manage and execute financial accounting and reporting processes, including period close, statistical
and statutory reporting and transactional accounting. Along with internal and external audit and preparation of AFS
and the preparation of other financial reports that summarise and forecast the financial position. The FCD will
oversee the setting of targets and supporting the various departments in creating and maintaining budgets. The
FCD works closely with the current teams in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania as well as future teams in new
regions.
Key Responsibilities Include
Examine and analyse financial information and present findings (written and verbal) to senior management
and Directors
Accountability for the execution of Business level financial reporting process
Oversees the creation, interpretation, and implementation of financial accounting policies
Contributing to company and financial strategy and decision-making process
Ensure robust financial systems and processes are in place, making suggestions for enhancements where
needed
Prepare board and other stakeholder reports as required.
Preparation and submission of financial statements that are compliant applicable financial reporting
standards
Monitors compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and accounting interpretations
Management of Auditors and other corporate and financial advisors
Completion of audits in line with group reporting requirements
BBBEE reporting requirements and audits
Responsible for internal and external financial reporting requirements
Implementation and management of transfer pricing documents and service level agreements for recharges
to development, operational and asset management companies
Monthly
Accountable for the overall trial balance and including the review of reconciliations
Manages transactional accounting and processing activities, including cash, payroll, fixed assets, debtors,
creditors and revenue accounting.
Monthly financial reports, coordinating short term cash forecasting and operational performance KPIs
Coordinates the period end close process
Responsible for governance and integration of all financial systems (ERP, Treasury, marketing, forecasting
etc)
Review Intercompany invoicing in line with transfer pricing policy, local tax requirements and intercompany
agreements
Perform consolidation and other journal entries as well as financial reporting & budget to actual variance
analysis for group companies (currently South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania).
Banking:
review of biweekly payments to ensuring appropriate supporting documents and correct payment terms are
applied
approval of payments in line with delegated authority
approval of beneficiaries and general maintenance within the accounts
Process forex transactions (different currencies within the group)
Budgeting
Assist in the design of annual budgeting process and templates for short-, medium- and long term planning,
Assist with all items of the budgeting process and provide support to project managers in setting project
budgets
Prepare head office budgets based on actual trends and updating approved budgets in the accounting
system
Compliance
Assist with all Company secretarial duties and compliance matters for all company entities (with assistance
from local advisers as necessary)
Accurate and timeously tax, WHT & vat filings for group entities.
Other
Provide project and head office support, such as assisting with preparing the finance section of tender
responses and large reports.
Other areas of responsibility: company insurance, licensing, contracts and agreements management, major
supplier/customer relationships.
Ensure appropriate filing system (invoices, expense claims, company contracts) for group companies.
Adhoc duties and reporting as directed
Strong problem-solving abilities and being able to generate out of the box solutions
Good with numbers and figures and has an analytical acumen
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Time management and organisational skills
Knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software
Ability to engage effectively with people of all cultures and nationalities
Ability to manage financial process and team effectively
Deadline driven with a strong tendency to planning and preparing for deadlines
Ability to work with teams in remote areas
Education & Experience
Non-Negotiable
Chartered Accountant or similar accreditation with at least 3 years similar experience
>2 years post qualification experience in a commercial organisation, or in a commercially focused role
Beneficial
Relevant experience in doing business in South Africa and multiple jurisdictions in East Africa
Involvement in systems design, testing and implementation
Policy/procedure design and implementation
Management of a team of more than 2 people for a period of more than 12 months
Prior experience in project, finance and commercial areas
. Character & Attributes
Enthusiastic commitment to the renewable energy industry
Ability to demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct, honesty and integrity
High attention to accuracy; cost conscious
The capacity and willingness to perform hands-on tasks
Self-motivated with the ability to work both individually and as a part of a small, skilled, and highly focused team,
with a can-do attitude and willingness to take ownership of delivering on their goals and responsibilities
Proactive approach to problem-solving and comfortable to make recommendations around resolving challenges
Strong commercial acumen and an ability to think and act strategically in order to maximize opportunities for the
business
Flexible working style, able to work at a variety of differently levels both inside and outside the organisation and
with members of the team being in different locations
Team player
Comfortable, available and willing to travel and do business within Africa at times
High attention to detail including adherence to company procedures
Resourceful, well organised and effective at accomplishing objectives
Ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines
Ability to problem-solveSystem experience (advantageous)
Netsuite
Sage
DraftworxEmployment Package Outline:
Salary:
Market Related
Benefits:
Medical aid
Retirement contribution
Employee assistant programme
Professional development opportunities
Rewards:
Performance bonus

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