Financial Assistant

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Assistant





POSITION DETAILS





Position Title:




Financial Assistant - KATHU




Reports to:




Business Manager




Department:




Finance




Period:




12 month FTC




Location:




Bryanston, Johannesburg - South Africa (With occasional travel to site)




CLOSING DATE:





25th September 2025






BACKGROUND





ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructures and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities, and businesses. Every year, ENGIE works to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net-zero carbon goal by 2045. The Group has been present in Africa for over 50 years.




ENGIE provides expertise in four (4) Global Business Units:


Renewables & Flex Power

- Delivering greener and smarter electrons through renewable energy and flexible power solutions.

Local Energy Infrastructures -

Support customers in achieving significant decarbonisation goals.

Networks -

Expanding and adapting power and gas infrastructure to accommodate the transition to green molecules.

Supply & Energy Management -

Leveraging ENGIE's global energy assets to deliver secure, sustainable energy to customers.



About ENGIE in South Africa:


15 years + presence in South Africa First and largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) with more than 1,6 GW in operation Over 300 + professionals Developed, built and operate the first H2 plant in Africa at Mogalakwena mine Founding member of the Hydrogen valley initiative with Anglo American and the Department of Science and Technology Operational and Safety excellence across all sites Growth Market for ENGIE



In South Africa, ENGIE has a growing involvement and portfolio of operational assets:


Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power (1005 MW OCGT) Xina Solar One (100 MW CSP) Kathu Solar Park (100 MW CSP) Aurora Wind (95 MW Onshore Wind) Golden Valley (117 MW Onshore Wind) Excelsior (32 MW Onshore Wind) Konkoonsies 2 (75 MW Solar PV) Aggeneys (40 MW Solar PV) MBP (75 MW Solar PV) Grootspruit (75 MW Solar PV) - in construction Graspan (75 MW Solar PV) - in construction OYA Hybrid (333 MW Solar/ Wind/ BESS) - in construction

For more information please visit:

www.engie-africa.com






3. JOB PURPOSE






Kathu Operations is a 100 MW greenfield Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project with parabolic trough technology and equipped with a molten salt storage system that allows 4.5 hours of thermal energy storage and thus limits the intermittent nature of solar energy




4.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & PURPOSE OF THE JOB






Safety at Work




Ensures a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues while working on any equipment. Support all safety initiatives and ensure compliance to all safety related activities aligned to Engie. Points out any unsafe conditions to the Business Manager



Finance responsibilities:





Cash Flow Management



Assist the financial accountant in continuous preparation of the monthly and annual cash flow for Kathu Operations Assist in Maintaining KOPS liquidity position by monitoring the inflows and outflows of cash for the business and highlight any risk and opportunities to the Financial Accountant




Budgeting Planning and Consolidation



Assist in Preparation of Mid-Term Plan (MTP) for KOPS Board approval Assist in Monitoring Expenditure and analyze variance, ensure system are put in place to ensure effective and efficient spending for the business and communicate this information monthly to the budget holders. Assist in Conducting annual budget reviews EBITDA monitoring to ensure that it is as per the target and KPI for KOPS.




Inventory/Fleet Management



Assist in Providing support to the warehouse in charge to keep proper economic order quantities to be able to support the O & M team (Min/Max stock level) Ensure proper administrative management of fleet for KOPS, Servicing, maintenance, insurance, and compliance with law enforcement agencies.

Financial Reporting



Assist in Preparation of monthly management accounts. Assist in Preparation of annual cash flow. Assist in Preparation of the annual financial statements. Assist in Preparation of the audit files for external audit.




Asset Management



Preparation of the fixed asset register. Ensure that the fixed asset register is updated with additions. Ensure that fixed asset register is IFRS compliant. Ensure that the asset management policy is in place and is reviewed annually.




Leadership



Supporting the financial accountant in managing all financial accounting activities and work with Procurement and the Warehouse to ensure optimal support to the O & M Team




Compliance



Ensure compliance to SARS submissions of income tax, vat, PAYE, and other additional compliance requirements. Support the financial accountant in AFS submission and ensuring that this is in line with the Company's act requirements. Support the financial accountant on financial audit requirements. Support the financial accountant in ensuring compliance to the EDO obligations as per the O & M contract.



8 Analytical thinking & Problem solving




Participate in developing strong internal controls for Kathu Operations through the ERP system being used.


5. HEALTH & SAFETY






Exposure to Risks:




Traffic risks, ergonomic risks. Office printing, slipping, and falling



Personal Protective Equipment when visiting the plant




Hard hat/safety helmet. Ear protection (plugs or earmuffs). Safety glasses. Safety shoes. Cotton work wear. Safety Gloves.



Recommended HPE (Health Protection Equipment):




Ergonomic office equipment;


6.

COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIP






Internal: Kathu Operations (Pty) Ltd, Maintenance, Administration, Operations, Health, Safety and Environment. External: Other Contractual Counterparties, Contractors, Suppliers and Vendors.



7. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS






An accredited BCOM/National diploma in financial/management Accounting At least 2-3 years' experience in Finance and Management accounting Use of ERP Systems Budgeting, planning, cash flow, monthly reporting, variance analysis Self-driven and proactive Ability to prioritize Works well in Teams Organizational Awareness Effective problem solving Self- awareness Effective decision making Learning agility Technical or system savvy Positive or can-do attitude Meet and/or exceed expectations English Language: excellent communication skills both written and verbal;

Computer literate:

must have Microsoft Word, Excel (Spreadsheets), PowerPoint, and Enterprise Resource Planning applications (Maximo/SAP/Infosun or equivalent)



8 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES






Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures Behaves in a responsible way Lives the values of the company. Undertakes other duties as may be requested


ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions




Business Unit:

GBU Renewables

Division:

REN AMEA - South Africa

Legal Entity:

Kathu Operations Proprietary Limited

Professional Experience:

Junior (experience < 3 years)

Education Level:

Bachelor's Degree
Why this matters to us


Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1525310
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned