About this role
About the Company
Bringing together the businesses of EDF Renewables and the EDF Group International Division, EDF Power Solutions is an international energy player present in more than 25 countries. The company develops, invests in, builds, and operates renewable and low‑carbon energy production facilities, as well as flexible power and electricity transmission solutions.
Our portfolio spans wind, solar, hydro, biomass, battery energy storage systems, pumped storage, electric mobility, hydrogen, and off‑grid technologies.
Since 2009, EDF Power Solutions has been active in Southern Africa with offices in Cape Town, Gqeberha, and Johannesburg. We continue to expand rapidly, with four operational wind farms totalling 142 MW and 1.5 GW of wind, solar, and BESS assets under construction across 11 sites. Hydropower projects such as Volobe (Madagascar), Mpatamanga (Malawi), and Mphanda Nkuwa (Mozambique) are also in development. Our target is to close 5 GW of renewable projects in the region by 2030.
About the Role
We are looking for a detail‑oriented and analytical Financial Accountant to maintain accurate, complete, and IFRS‑compliant accounting records for EDF Power Solutions’ South African operating companies and project SPVs. You’ll play a crucial role in monthly reporting, financial processing, tax compliance, and supporting key departments across development, construction, and operations.
This role is part of the Controllership team, working closely with the Financial Performance and Project Finance teams.
What You’ll Do
Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare and review accounting entries (treasury, AP, AR, intercompany, fixed assets, payroll, GL)
- Prepare payment journals and account reconciliations
- Perform impairment tests, provisions, reserves, and IFRS‑aligned calculations
- Complete month‑end, half‑year, and year‑end close activities
- Analyse actuals for accuracy and completeness
- Prepare management accounts and BOFC submissions
- Assist with internal/external audits and AFS reviews with external accountants
Financial Processing
- Capture accurate financial data and maintain data integrity
- Process bank statements, banking entries, and reconciliations
- Prepare payment batches and validate payment accuracy
- Maintain organised electronic financial records
Coupa Responsibilities
- Maintain supplier master data
- Manage supplier creation, updates, and support
- Review expense accounting
- Oversee JIT supplier enablement processes
Tax & Compliance
- Prepare tax reconciliations (VAT, WHT, Income Tax, Deferred Tax)
- Assist with SARS audits
- Prepare reporting for Audit & Risk Committees and Boards
Systems & Internal Controls
- Support ERP integrity and application performance
- Assist with designing and documenting internal controls and SOPs
Cross‑Departmental Support
- Provide actuals and documentation for ESG, ED, Construction, and Asset Management teams
- Support reporting for NERSA, Eskom, Envusa, lenders, sponsors, communities, and IPPO
- Respond to ad‑hoc financial queries from all business units
- Understand and apply HSE responsibilities as part of daily duties
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
- BCom Accounting degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
Experience
- 2+ years professional experience as a Professional Accountant in South Africa
Competencies
Technical:
- Strong knowledge of IFRS
- Understanding of South African tax and statutory legislation
- Experience with ERP systems and financial processes
- Commercial and business awareness
Behavioral:
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Why Join Us?
Be part of a mission‑driven organisation accelerating the energy transition in Africa. Join a collaborative finance team that values expertise, continuous improvement, and meaningful contribution to sustainable infrastructure.
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Other facts
About EDF power solutions South Africa
As a responsible & innovative industrial company, EDF power solutions South Africa, develops, finances, builds, owns and operates renewable and low carbon power-plants as well as flexibility solutions and transmission assets.
EDF Renewables’ wide expertise in renewable energy technologies—including wind, solar PV, battery storage and hybrid solutions—stems from its parent company, EDF Renouvelables SA, the renewable energy arm of global utility EDF.
With offices located in Cape Town and Gqeberha, EDF Renewables provides oversight services for renewable energy projects by managing the projects and their commercial agreements over their entire life cycle.
EDF Renewables is a world leader in renewable energy electricity, developing, building and operating clean energy power plants in over 20 countries for ourselves as well as for third parties.
EDF Renewables operates in Europe and North America, and is growing its presence regions such as Brazil, China, India, South Africa and the Middle East.
Community development is a core part of all EDF Renewables projects, with the developments creating numerous jobs and resulting in key socio-economic development initiatives in the communities they are situated in.
What you'll do
- The Financial Accountant will maintain accurate and IFRS-compliant accounting records, handle monthly reporting, and support various departments. Responsibilities include preparing accounting entries, managing financial data, and assisting with audits.
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