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Finance Specialist (Renewables) - Cape Town - FTC at TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
September 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Activities
General
Maintain vigilant respect of local laws and regulations
Work in accordance with COMPANY's rules, procedures & policies
Budget / Cost control / Long term plan
Monitor cost streams and compare them to the budget.
Budget and Long-Term Plan (LTP)
Head office monthly reporting and closure forecasts
Cash flow management.
Approval of payments / invoicing.
Prepare financial reports, Annual Financial Statements, etc.
Liaison with operational teams (HSSE, Project Execution, Development & Asset Management, Business development, etc.)
Accounting
Bookkeeping and Administration
Compliance with contractual, legal, and Company accounting norms and procedures
Suppliers and vendor account management.
Establish and maintain accounting procedures
Ensure quarterly head office reporting (CAP) (if relevant)
Assist with the implementation of new accounting software.
Tax
Tax general matters (advises, audits) in respective jurisdictions
Prepare CIT, VAT, WHT reports
Ensure TERSA is compliant with fiscal laws and timely completion of relevant tax returns
Liaison with SARS
Maintain relationship with third party service providers (TMSA) on tax filings
Treasury
Maintain Treasury functions including relation with local banks and Company Treasury
Report on external debt to Treasury
Maintain guarantees register to report to Treasury
Audit and Advisory
Coordinates Company and external financial audits
Represent Company with external auditors and advisors
Manage the service level agreements with legal and professional engagement and other Company affiliates (TMSA, TEEPSA…)
Contract management (financial contracts)
HR Administration (for TERSA)
Monthly payroll for internal staff
HR Administration and filings
Expat Vehicle lease agreements
Assist with the administration of site-based staff lease agreements
Ad Hoc
Any other duties as may be delegated
TERSA secretarial filings including annual returns - Administration
Insurance management
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, 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.).
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
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 minimum 6 years post qualification experience.
Microsoft Business Central (MBC) experience is an advantage.
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.
Able to work under pressure and with sharp deadlines.
Management, communication and business skills.
General
Maintain vigilant respect of local laws and regulations
Work in accordance with COMPANY's rules, procedures & policies
Budget / Cost control / Long term plan
Monitor cost streams and compare them to the budget.
Budget and Long-Term Plan (LTP)
Head office monthly reporting and closure forecasts
Cash flow management.
Approval of payments / invoicing.
Prepare financial reports, Annual Financial Statements, etc.
Liaison with operational teams (HSSE, Project Execution, Development & Asset Management, Business development, etc.)
Accounting
Bookkeeping and Administration
Compliance with contractual, legal, and Company accounting norms and procedures
Suppliers and vendor account management.
Establish and maintain accounting procedures
Ensure quarterly head office reporting (CAP) (if relevant)
Assist with the implementation of new accounting software.
Tax
Tax general matters (advises, audits) in respective jurisdictions
Prepare CIT, VAT, WHT reports
Ensure TERSA is compliant with fiscal laws and timely completion of relevant tax returns
Liaison with SARS
Maintain relationship with third party service providers (TMSA) on tax filings
Treasury
Maintain Treasury functions including relation with local banks and Company Treasury
Report on external debt to Treasury
Maintain guarantees register to report to Treasury
Audit and Advisory
Coordinates Company and external financial audits
Represent Company with external auditors and advisors
Manage the service level agreements with legal and professional engagement and other Company affiliates (TMSA, TEEPSA…)
Contract management (financial contracts)
HR Administration (for TERSA)
Monthly payroll for internal staff
HR Administration and filings
Expat Vehicle lease agreements
Assist with the administration of site-based staff lease agreements
Ad Hoc
Any other duties as may be delegated
TERSA secretarial filings including annual returns - Administration
Insurance management
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, 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.).
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
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 minimum 6 years post qualification experience.
Microsoft Business Central (MBC) experience is an advantage.
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.
Able to work under pressure and with sharp deadlines.
Management, communication and business skills.