(CA) Asset Management, Budgeting and Reporting – CVZCA

Main job function

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

DEEMED ENERGY & ESKOM INTERFACE

• Oversee and manage the deemed energy claims process in line with PPA requirements
• Review claim calculations and supporting documentation prepared by the technical team
• Act as (or support) the Company Seller’s Representative role, including:
Reviewing and signing off claim submissions to Eskom
Managing official communication between Eskom and
• Ensure timely submission and tracking of claims, noting increased claim frequency
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and completeness of submissions

 

ESKOM PAYMENT CERTIFICATES & COMMUNICATION

• Manage the monthly Eskom payment certificate review process
• Perform validation checks on energy and revenue figures
• Lead monthly engagement and communication with Eskom
• Ensure alignment between Eskom payments, claims, and internal records

 

INVOICING (PR, PO, SES PROCESS – SAP)

• Oversee full invoicing lifecycle for Eskom, ZESCO, and I-EM:
Creation and approval of Purchase Requisitions (PR)
Conversion to Purchase Orders (PO)
Service Entry Sheets (SES) processing
• Review and approve SAP transactions prior to release
• Ensure invoices are accurately processed and shared via OIP with Admin
• Identify and implement process improvements within the invoicing workflow

 

MONTHLY OPERATIONAL REPORTING

• Coordinate and review Wind monthly reports submitted by site teams
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of production and performance data
• Support validation of key metrics to avoid misalignment with lenders and shareholders
• Review Solar ORM (Operational Review Meeting) files for completeness and accuracy
• Identify discrepancies in lost production analysis and performance reporting

 

PERFORMANCE REPORTING & PRESENTATIONS

• Prepare and maintain Production Waterfall analysis for business reviews
• Support consolidation of lost production reporting (in coordination with Wind and Solar OEs)
• Contribute to monthly Andrea reports and broader business review packs
• Ensure consistency between operational data and financial reporting

 

STAKEHOLDER REPORTING (LENDERS & SHAREHOLDERS)

• Coordinate quarterly (H1) performance review meetings with lenders
• Consolidate inputs from site teams, HSEQ, and Asset Management
• Ensure timely sharing of monthly and quarterly reports with stakeholders
• Support preparation of bi-annual Board reporting packs (production focus)

 

ANNUAL REPORTING & COMPLIANCE

• Coordinate submission of Annual Reports to lenders (deadline: 31 January)
• Consolidate inputs from:
Asset Management
HSEQ
Sustainability teams
• Ensure compliance with Round 4 Facility Agreement requirements
• Maintain structured reporting processes leveraging monthly reporting outputs

 

BUDGETING & FORECASTING (O&M AND PROJECT LEVEL)

• Support and coordinate the annual O&M production budgeting process
• Align global producible energy assumptions with plant-level performance (LPF adjustments)
• Ensure alignment between operational inputs and financial deadlines
• Identify and resolve timing mismatches between global and local planning cycles
• Contribute to quarterly forecasts including EBITDA and cash flow projections

 

PROJECT FINANCIALS & COST CONTROL

• Support coordination of monthly Project Financials meetings
• Monitor and review budget requests from Wind and Solar teams
• Ensure adherence to approved budgets and cost control processes
• Provide variance analysis (OPEX and CAPEX) and recommend corrective actions
• Support ongoing financial model updates and performance tracking

 

TEAM COORDINATION & GOVERNANCE

• Support team structure transition within Asset Management (if applicable)
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members involved in:
SAP transactions
Reporting processes
Claims preparation
• Ensure clear accountability and continuity of critical processes during role transitions

 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong ability to manage multiple deadlines and high-volume processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• CA (SA) or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years post-articles experience
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capability
• Experience in SAP (PR, PO, SES processes essential)
• Experience in energy sector / IPP environment advantageous

 

Criteria
• Professional judgement and attention to detail
• Strong execution and results orientation
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills
• SAP proficiency (Oracle/Primo/SmartView advantageous)
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams
• Continuous improvement mindset

 

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Experience with Eskom processes and PPA structures will be highly advantageous
• Understanding of deemed energy and lost production concepts is beneficial
• Ability to operate in a fast-evolving operational and financial environment is critical

 

Remuneration: R1.4 – R1.450 per annum

 

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider
your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.