Job Description

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Senior Financial Controller M/F

As an Independent Power Producer, Voltalia operates in over 20 countries, developing, building, and maintaining renewable energy projects and services across five key technologies: solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and storage. Backed by the AFM Group, a globally recognized, family-owned investment group, we benefit from long-term stability and a shared commitment to sustainable growth.

By the end of 2024, our operational and under-construction capacity reached 3.3 gigawatts--a 14% increase since 2023. With 1,500 employees worldwide, we thrive in a fast-moving environment driven by adaptability, innovation, and collaboration.


In our company, your work directly contributes to a more sustainable world. Whether you're driving projects forward, optimizing operations, or leading strategic initiatives, you're contributing to our mission to improve the global environment and foster local development.


At Voltalia, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whatever your race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, and experience. In our company, diversity drives innovation and contributes to a workplace where everyone can thrive.



Ready to make an impact? Bring your energy--let's power a sustainable future together!

YOUR MISSIONS

Under the authority of the Regional CFO along with in-depth relationship with the Country Manager, the Senior Finance Controller is fully responsible for any administrative and finance matters relating to all Voltalia affiliate companies registered and future companies in his/her region:

The Senior Finance Controller should lead and anticipate (be proactive over) the administrative and finance matters in his/her area scope, with the appropriate support of training, human and system resources, internally and externally. The Senior Finance Controller is accountable for: + Reliable internal and external financial releases;
+ Compliance with regulations in Secure internal control environment;
+ Research for performance solution to follow-up the business.


The Senior Finance Controller is the face of finance outside the company and is responsible (with cooperation to dedicated department) for administrative and finance matters encompass without being limitative accounting, banking, tax, internal controls, customs, corporate secretary as well litigations and procurement documentation, statutory financial statements duly audited and published, financial analysis, budgeting, process improvements, and cash flow management to ensure regulatory compliance, financial integrity, and efficient operations within the company.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

Degree Level: Business school or post-graduate degree in management; At least 8 years of previous experience in finance and accounting, including experience in a fast-growing environment (transformation of the finance function, implementation of procedures, ...); Knowledge Areas: + General and cost accounting;
+ Tax education;
+ Audit processes;
+ Knowledge of ERP and consolidation software;
+ Advanced use of Microsoft Office;
+ English proficiency.

KEY SKILLS

Autonomy and initiative; Rigour and organisation; Management of priorities; Very good interpersonal skills and adaptability; Ability to analyse and summarise; Appetence for IT tools and systems.



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REFERENCE

2025-2546

COMPANY

Voltalia South Africa

LOCATION

South Africa, Cape Town

BUSINESS LINE

Geography Finance - International Development

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent Contract

CONTRACT DURATION

Permanent

STARTING DATE

Jan-26