Asset Manager - Cape Town at Scatec ASA

Main responsibilities

• Project Company Asset Management: General Management and ultimate responsibility and accountability for SPV management from Financial close to end of project life
• Drive financial and operational performance and  be responsible for driving profits – refinancing / plant performance improvements / opex optimisations 
• Ensure that the power plants are delivering expected financial returns
• Forecasting and budgeting
• Analyse system efficiencies and identify opportunities for improved performance
• Update the Financial Models as and when required by the Financing Agreements
• Financial Management and Accounting:Administer all project financing agreements
• Update the Financial Models as and when required by the Financing Agreements
• Stakeholder Engagement - Board and shareholders, Lenders, landlords, IPPO, DMRE, etc
• Corporate Governance and Contract Management: Administer and ensure compliance for all project contracts and agreements between the SPV and third parties
• Socio economic and development obligation

Qualifications and competencies 

• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification OR
• Engineering qualification with good financial acumen which can be evidenced by: Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent Proficiency in understanding and budgeting cashflows
• Proficiency in understanding financial modelling and analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Project Finance (structuring, deal monitoring or courses)
• Financial modelling certification
• Project Finance (structuring, deal monitoring or courses) and Project management
• 5 to 7 years of working experience within the areas of finance management, project-related asset management, project finance-related banking or advisory, corporate finance or controlling, accounting or auditing
• Knowledge of utility-scale renewable energy projects 
• Previous Asset management experience in the renewable energy sector