Jobs at AltGen South Africa

Position Overview

• An established renewable energy developer is seeking an experienced Portfolio Contracts Manager to oversee the commercial and contractual management of a portfolio of utility-scale solar PV projects delivered under bespoke FIDIC Silver Book EPC contracts.
• This role is responsible for protecting the Employer’s contractual position through effective contract administration, proactive risk management, claims and variation management, and contractual compliance across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial administration of EPC contracts across a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Manage contractual notices, obligations and correspondence in accordance with contract requirements.
• Provide contractual advice and support to Project Managers and key stakeholders.
• Lead the assessment and management of claims, Extension of Time submissions and contractual disputes.
• Manage variations, change control and contractor contractual compliance.
• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual risks across the project portfolio.
• Manage contractual interfaces with EPC Contractors, the Owner’s Engineer, lenders and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure all contract documentation is well maintained within the specific electronic data management system.
• Support contract close-out, including final accounts, warranties and release of securities.

Skills & Competencies

• Expert knowledge of FIDIC Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey) contracts.
• Strong commercial, contractual risk management and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience managing claims, variations and Extension of Time assessments.
• Excellent contract drafting and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Electronic Document Management Systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB), Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Minimum of 16 years’ experience in contract administration and commercial management within large infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Mandatory experience managing contract administration across multiple projects exceeding 500 MW.
• Extensive experience administering bespoke FIDIC Silver Book EPC contracts.
• Proven experience managing contractual claims, variations, Extension of Time assessments and contractual risk.
• Experience working with international EPC contractors.
• REIPPPP project experience is highly advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute with strong contractual judgement.
• Proactive and solutions-driven.
• Strong communicator and negotiator.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.

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Overview

• This role is key to the strengthening of financial reporting, accounting governance and audit excellence across a growing international renewable energy portfolio. This is a high-impact opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded finance leader who can oversee complex group consolidations, ensure IFRS-compliant reporting, lead audit readiness and continuously improve accounting governance across multiple jurisdictions. Working closely with regional finance teams, treasury, tax, legal and executive leadership, the successful candidate will provide accurate, timely and insightful financial information that supports strategic decision-making, investor confidence and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical accounting expertise, significant consolidation experience and a passion for building best-in-class finance processes within a dynamic, high-growth business.

Key Responsibilities
Group Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead the preparation and review of accurate, timely and IFRS-compliant consolidated financial statements across multiple entities, currencies and jurisdictions.
• Own the Group consolidation process, including elimination entries, foreign currency translation, non-controlling interests, equity accounting and investment accounting.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packs, including insightful financial analysis and commentary.
• Partner with regional finance teams to ensure consistent application of accounting policies, reporting standards and close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statement disclosures and reporting deliverables for executive management, investors, lenders and other stakeholders.

Technical Accounting & Financial Governance

• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex IFRS matters, including business combinations, joint ventures, project finance arrangements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), impairments, leases, financial instruments and hedge accounting.
• Develop and maintain Group accounting policies, reporting guidance and technical accounting papers.
• Assess the impact of new accounting standards and complex transactions, supporting implementation across the business.
• Strengthen internal controls relating to financial reporting, consolidation and close activities.

Financial Close & Accounting Operations

• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end consolidation and reporting processes.
• Review subsidiary reporting submissions, trial balances, reconciliations and key journals to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and eliminations across financing arrangements, dividends, management fees and project-related transactions.
• Identify reporting risks and implement process improvements that enhance reporting quality and reduce reporting timelines.

Audit Management

• Act as the primary finance contact for external and internal auditors regarding Group reporting and technical accounting matters.
• Coordinate audit planning, supporting schedules, evidence preparation and management responses.
• Work closely with regional finance teams to facilitate statutory audits across multiple jurisdictions.
• Track audit findings and drive remediation activities to strengthen financial governance.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Support ongoing enhancement of ERP and consolidation systems, ensuring data integrity and effective financial controls.
• Lead or contribute to finance transformation initiatives, reporting automation and process standardisation.
• Develop reporting templates, calendars and documentation that improve consistency across the finance function.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reporting efficiency, transparency and governance.

Leadership & Business Partnering

• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentorship to finance colleagues across the organisation.
• Partner with treasury, tax, legal, commercial and project teams on acquisitions, financing structures, new market entry and strategic projects.
• Support executive leadership with financial insights, variance analysis and interpretation of consolidated financial results.
• Contribute to strategic finance initiatives including acquisitions, integration activities, policy harmonisation and reporting transformation.

Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of IFRS, group consolidations and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of complex multi-entity and multi-currency reporting environments.
• Experience with ERP and consolidation systems such as Oracle NetSuite, FCCS or similar platforms.
• Excellent financial analysis, reconciliation and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of project finance, infrastructure or renewable energy accounting is advantageous.

Leadership & Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting matters to senior stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability across multiple business functions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within tight reporting deadlines.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional finance initiatives and audit engagements.

Personal Attributes

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented.
• Commercially minded with sound professional judgement.
• Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Experience & Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA(SA) qualification is required.

Experience

• 8–12 years’ progressive finance experience.
• Significant experience in group consolidation, IFRS reporting and external audit.
• Experience gained within multinational organisations, listed companies, infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy or project-financed environments is highly advantageous.
• Big Four audit experience will be viewed favourably.

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Purpose of Role

• To support the delivery of best-in-class financial and sustainability reporting across a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets. This role sits at the intersection of finance, ESG, carbon accounting and investor reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial information, sustainability reporting, climate-related metrics and green finance disclosures across multiple jurisdictions. This opportunity is well suited to a finance professional with strong IFRS expertise, excellent financial controls experience and an interest in supporting the energy transition through robust financial and sustainability reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of finance-owned sustainability and green reporting deliverables, including renewable energy performance, carbon reduction metrics, climate-related disclosures and sustainability KPIs.
• Work closely with sustainability, operations, asset management and project finance teams to ensure reporting data is accurate, complete and supported by appropriate controls.
• Prepare reporting packs, reconciliations and analytical reviews relating to renewable generation, green revenue, avoided emissions and environmental performance.
• Support reporting requirements for investors, lenders, boards, auditors and other stakeholders.
• Monitor developments in sustainability reporting frameworks and implement improvements to reporting processes where appropriate.
• Detailed Duties

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting:

• Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Provide technical accounting support across renewable energy projects, including project finance arrangements, PPAs, grants, environmental certificates and sustainability-linked financing.
• Maintain strong financial controls across consolidation, intercompany transactions and ESG-related financial reporting.

Performance Reporting & Controls:

• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting activities.
• Produce management reporting, variance analysis and dashboards linking financial performance with operational renewable energy metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting automation, data quality and reporting efficiency.

Audit & Stakeholder Management:

• Coordinate external audit and assurance requirements relating to financial and sustainability reporting.
• Build effective relationships with auditors, lenders, investors and senior internal stakeholders.
• Ensure audit findings and reporting improvements are implemented effectively.

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Support continuous improvement of finance, consolidation and ESG reporting systems.
• Develop templates, reporting standards and controls to improve data quality across multiple projects and jurisdictions.
• Deliver training and guidance to finance and operational teams on reporting requirements and governance.
• Champion reporting excellence and continuous process improvement.

Treasury & Strategic Support:

• Support reporting relating to project finance facilities, lender covenants, green finance instruments and intercompany funding.
• Provide financial analysis supporting investment decisions, portfolio performance and strategic growth initiatives.

Business Partnering:

• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders across finance, operations and development teams.
• Provide commercial insight and professional challenge to support informed decision-making.

Required Skills & Experience
Personal Attributes

• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercially aware with strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work to demanding reporting deadlines.
• Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting and consolidation.
• Understanding of ESG reporting, carbon accounting and sustainability-related financial metrics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Experience using ERP, consolidation and reporting platforms.
• Experience working within complex multi-entity and multi-currency environments.
• Knowledge of renewable energy, infrastructure or project finance sectors is advantageous.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and green finance reporting is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• CA(SA) qualification is required.

Experience

• 5–8 years’ progressive finance experience.
• Experience gained within renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities, project finance, multinational organisations or Big Four audit/advisory environments would be advantageous.
• Exposure to ESG reporting, sustainability reporting or green finance is highly desirable.