Vacancies Available at Scatec ASA

Main responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance and accounting team in South Africa Office (+15 resources) ensuring task allocation, skill development (training), and promoting well-being and collaboration.
• Play a leading role in the accounting department and establish procedures and controls for all relevant finance processes.

Accounts Management & Reporting

• External reporting to statutory and tax authorities including but not limited: financial statements under UA GAAP, VAT, CIT, Land lease, Transfer price reports, etc.
• Organize and control monthly group reporting for Sub Sahara Africa Scatec portfolio.
• Inter-Company (ICO) Reconciliations.
• To lead period closing process with internal team.
• Implement, improve and monitor controls over group financial reporting.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements (IFRS and UA GAAP).

Tax & Compliance

• Tax planning and reporting (local and group).
• Analyze agreements and assess accounting and tax treatment.
• To follow up on changes in local GAAP, Tax legislation, bring relevant ones for business to the team, and propose changes in business process, ERP system works, and reporting approach whenever needed.
• Ensure proper processes are in place to ensure all taxes are submitted & paid in time.
• Engage with both tax advisors and tax authorities to address complex tax issues.
• International Transfer Pricing governance and management.

Financial Management

• Annual budget preparation and stakeholder engagement.
• Analysis of actual performance to budgeted (monthly).
• Management of the Treasury Function (local banking relations, accounts required and FX risks).
• Intergroup transaction management.
• Manage Central Bank and other government approvals for optimal operations.
• Follow-up on supporting documents for business transaction.

Audit Management

• Coordinate and take a lead role in annual external audit process.
• Manage tax audit process and documentation preparation.
• Prepare documentation for external and internal audits.

ERP Management

• Initiate and control implementation in the ERP system’s changes.
• Oversee and manage the ERP system Super-Users for South Africa.
• Drive system and localisation improvements.
• Manage the review and update of Process Descriptions for South African localisation.  
• Other: Support on Poland monthly reporting process and outsourced accounting firm.

Qualifications and competencies 

• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification
• University level degree, preferably with specialization in Finance, Accounting.
• Comprehensive excel skills.
• ACCA, DipIFR ACCA, CIPA is advantage.
• Preferred international experience either during work.
• Dynamics 365 or alternative ERP system experience.
• 5-10 years of experience within accounting, tax, VAT, import duty, controlling, budgeting and internal controlling experience.

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Main responsibilities 

• Follow the guidelines and prescribed structures as outlined by the operating system
• Provide continuous input towards improvement and optimisation of the operating system
• Successfully implement the operating system throughout the structuring and execution phase of the Project
• When supporting the Solutions business unit: Delivery to EPC(Accrual), O&M and SPV Business Units
• Obtain quotes and lead times for services / materials requested by plant(s)
• Align lead times with Project Site Team
• Present quotes to Line Manager / Business Unit Manager for approval
• Prepare contracts / Purchase Orders (PO’s) for relevant service/material suppliers and send to Line Manager / Business Unit Manager for signature
• Send contracts / PO’s to supplier and follow up on acknowledgement
• Save signed contracts/ PO’s on document management system and update tracker(s)
• Highlight logistic risks identified during the delivery of goods timeously communicate to Line Manager / Stake holders
• Maintain delivery documentation (Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists & Material Handover Sheets) for delivery including shipping registers, delivery plans and trackers in accordance with the operating system (Digitally)
• Receive invoices and check against contracts/purchase orders and delivery notes from site and code on Payment System (Eye-Share (ES) and recommend for payment or reject with reasons
• Follow up with relevant approvers to ensure invoices are approved on time for weekly payment run
• Follow up with finance (on Mondays) after each weekly payment run (done on Thursdays / Fridays), share Proof of Payments (POP’s) with supplier and save to operating system
• Close out contracts / PO’s by saving all relevant documentation on operating system after delivery to the plant(s)
• Manage all Customs related documents with Suppliers / Logistic Providers
• Prepare the Request for Pricing (RFP) before submitting to Line Manager for approval to issue
• Issue and follow up on RFP responses
• Assist with the bid evaluation and recommendation process
• Compile lessons learned report and submit to the Line Manager

Qualifications and competencies 

• Minimum: Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
• 2+ years’ experience in Procurement Operating System
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers, planners and other departments in order to produce and monitor the shipping register and schedule for just in time delivery. As well as to communicate in advance any delays or potential cost overruns.
• Detail orientation and knowledge of administration requirements to deliver on updated records, registers and system documentation requirements. Accountability and responsibility to manage letters of credit and other financial instruments linked to logistics
• Following D365, operating system and general procurement requirements, process thinking is required to deliver the day to day procurement deliverables such as purchaser orders and close out of orders.
• When supporting Operations and Maintenance/Asset Management business unit:
• Procurement Compliance: Assist in training and follow up of relevant O&M personnel for the implementation of the procurement policy and procedure
• Assist in the audit of the implementation of procurement policy and procedure
• Coordinate the implementation of local content and economic development commitments under procurement
• Organise day-to-day electronic filing in the document management system
• Assist with on-site material audits
• Operations and Maintenance (O&M) audits
• Strategic procurement: Prepare all purchase orders for procurement of assets including spare parts
• Assist with the contracting of service agreements and supply accounts
• Administer warranty claims on behalf of EPC
• Arrange logistics to support delivery of assets to site

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Main responsibilities 

• Follow the guidelines and prescribed structures as outlined by the operating system
• Provide continuous input towards improvement and optimisation of the operating system
• Successfully implement the operating system throughout the structuring and execution phase of the Project

When supporting the Solutions business unit: Delivery to EPC(Accrual), O&M and SPV Business Units

• Obtain quotes and lead times for services / materials requested by plant(s)
• Align lead times with Project Site Team
• Present quotes to Line Manager / Business Unit Manager for approval
• Prepare contracts / Purchase Orders (PO’s) for relevant service/material suppliers and send to Line Manager / Business Unit Manager for signature
• Send contracts / PO’s to supplier and follow up on acknowledgement
• Save signed contracts/ PO’s on document management system and update tracker(s)
• Highlight logistic risks identified during the delivery of goods timeously communicate to Line Manager / Stake holders
• Maintain delivery documentation (Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists & Material Handover Sheets) for delivery including shipping registers, delivery plans and trackers in accordance with the operating system (Digitally)
• Receive invoices and check against contracts/purchase orders and delivery notes from site and code on Payment System (Eye-Share (ES) and recommend for payment or reject with reasons
• Follow up with relevant approvers to ensure invoices are approved on time for weekly payment run
• Follow up with finance (on Mondays) after each weekly payment run (done on Thursdays / Fridays), share Proof of Payments (POP’s) with supplier and save to operating system
• Close out contracts / PO’s by saving all relevant documentation on operating system after delivery to the plant(s)
• Manage all Customs related documents with Suppliers / Logistic Providers
• Prepare the Request for Pricing (RFP) before submitting to Line Manager for approval to issue
• Issue and follow up on RFP responses
• Assist with the bid evaluation and recommendation process
• Compile lessons learned report and submit to the Line Manager

 Qualifications and competencies 

• Minimum: Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
• 2+ years’ experience in Procurement Operating System
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers, planners and other departments in order to produce and monitor the shipping register and schedule for just in time delivery. As well as to communicate in advance any delays or potential cost overruns.
• Detail orientation and knowledge of administration requirements to deliver on updated records, registers and system documentation requirements. Accountability and responsibility to manage letters of credit and other financial instruments linked to logistics
• Following D365, operating system and general procurement requirements, process thinking is required to deliver the day to day procurement deliverables such as purchaser orders and close out of orders.
• When supporting Operations and Maintenance/Asset Management business unit:
• Procurement Compliance: Assist in training and follow up of relevant O&M personnel for the implementation of the procurement policy and procedure
• Assist in the audit of the implementation of procurement policy and procedure
• Coordinate the implementation of local content and economic development commitments under procurement
• Organise day-to-day electronic filing in the document management system
• Assist with on-site material audits
• Operations and Maintenance (O&M) audits
• Strategic procurement: Prepare all purchase orders for procurement of assets including spare parts
• Assist with the contracting of service agreements and supply accounts
• Administer warranty claims on behalf of EPC
• Arrange logistics to support delivery of assets to site

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Main Responsibilities: 

• Stakeholder Relationship Management:Facilitate stakeholder analysis, mapping, planning and stakeholder communication strategies when reviewing the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
• Support Project E&S team in the implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP)
• Establish and maintain  effective relationships between the local communities and Scatec
• Liaise with local community stakeholders on behalf of Scatec
• Engage, facilitate and represent Scatec in the event of public meetings
• Create a stakeholder database, develop and regularly update community profiles and expectations
• Assist in developing and maintaining a risk register detailing all the identified risks, their impact to the business.
• Support to community Investments: Review and identity potential Community Investment projects
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of the Community Development Officers in the administration and implementation of Socio-Economic Development (SED) and Enterprise Development (EnD) projects.
• Assist in building and maintaining relations with local media to effectively communicate the community projects invested in.
• Reporting:Prepare quarterly stakeholder engagement reports capturing the engagements facilitated and outcomes of engagements.  
• Develop and distribute regular communications to stakeholders, including newsletters, reports, and updates.
• Monitor, report and evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented engagement plans by conducting thorough reviews of stakeholder feedback.

Qualifications And Competencies: 

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree/equivalent or higher) in community development, the human or social sciences, or related fields
• At least 3-5 years of experience in facilitating stakeholder engagement within communities.
• Must have a good understanding of Stakeholder Management and familiarity with Scatec’s stakeholder landscape.
• General knowledge of local and provincial government practices, local policies, regulations, and community dynamics
• Language: Fluent in both written and spoken English & Afrikaans
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Must be able to establish relationships with communities and local government
• Must hold a valid driver's license