1. POSITION DETAILS

Position Title:

General Accountant

Reports to:

General Accountant Manager

Department:

Finance

Period:

Permanent

Location:

Bryanston, Johannesburg - South Africa (With occasional travel to site)

CLOSING DATE:

4 October 2025

1. BACKGROUND

ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructures and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities, and businesses. Every year, ENGIE works to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net-zero carbon goal by 2045. The Group has been present in Africa for over 50 years.

ENGIE provides expertise in four (4) Global Business Units:

• Renewables & Flex Power - Delivering greener and smarter electrons through renewable energy and flexible power solutions.
• Local Energy Infrastructures - Support customers in achieving significant decarbonisation goals.
• Networks - Expanding and adapting power and gas infrastructure to accommodate the transition to green molecules.
• Supply & Energy Management - Leveraging ENGIE’s global energy assets to deliver secure, sustainable energy to customers.

About ENGIE in South Africa:

• 15 years + presence in South Africa
• First and largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) with more than 1,6 GW in operation
• Over 300 + professionals
• Developed, built and operate the first H2 plant in Africa at Mogalakwena mine
• Founding member of the Hydrogen valley initiative with Anglo American and the Department of Science and Technology
• Operational and Safety excellence across all sites
• Growth Market for ENGIE

In South Africa, ENGIE has a growing involvement and portfolio of operational assets:

• Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power (1005 MW OCGT)
• Xina Solar One (100 MW CSP)
• Kathu Solar Park (100 MW CSP)
• Aurora Wind (95 MW Onshore Wind)
• Golden Valley (117 MW Onshore Wind)
• Excelsior (32 MW Onshore Wind)
• Konkoonsies 2 (75 MW Solar PV)
• Aggeneys (40 MW Solar PV)
• MBP (75 MW Solar PV)
• Grootspruit (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
• Graspan (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
• OYA Hybrid (333 MW Solar/ Wind/ BESS) – in construction

For more information please visit: www.engie-africa.com

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The key responsibilities of General Accountant will be, but not limited to, the following:

Master Data Management:

• Maintain master data so the booking can be done properly (General/Accounting ledger, Fixed Asset MD, Chart of Accounts, currency, document types and other core attributes of accounting),
• Manager the finance master data processes at ENGIE Group level
• Carry periodic reviews of the master data, in line with Data Standards set by the Data Owner (ENGIE Group Finance)

General Accounting:

• Responsible for processing all journal entries into relevant ledgers and submission to the General Accounting Manager for review in a timely manner.
• Review and collaborate with the fixed asset accountant on the calculation preparation of the decommission provision /impairments /Profit and loss. (The final sign off is with General accounting manager and lastly HOA)
• Review and collaborate with the financial operations accountant on the calculation preparation of the ECL calculations (The final sign off is with General accounting manager and lastly HOA)
• Any adhoc technical calculations aligned to IFRS would be expected to be performed by the general accountant, with the support of the Statutory Specialist.
• On a monthly basis, process all relevant transactions in the general ledger with special note on overdue items and making appropriate disclosures to the General Accounting Manager.
• Process all intercompany transactions into the appropriate ledgers in a timely manner, maintenance entries are undertaken as required
• Responsible for ensuring timeous and accurate period-end close (month-end/ year-end}
• Perform monthly, quarterly, annual end balance sheet reconciliation and review
• Ensure the integrity of the balance sheet by preparing general ledger balance sheet reconciliations, investigate and report on financial discrepancies and overdue items.
• Support the Statutory Specialist in the completion and submission of all relevant statutory and regulatory returns performed by the accounting team.
• Perform lntercompany reconciliations
• Execute escalation process to support effective service delivery
• Ensure compliance with all relevant IFRS and Engie adopted accounting policies.
• Assist in the preparation of the KPI reports
• Create, update and complete SOP's process documents
• Support deadline management
• Follow up and ensure that audit requests are submitted
• Focus on recording, completeness and measurement of all transactions
• Ensure controls are adhered to and executed

Ad hoc SMART reporting month-end support:

• Prepare and submit accurate and timeous monthly SMART uploads to support the statutory team when required.
• Ensure support on abnormalities or unusual transactions are communicated to the statutory team before month end close.
• All new COA created on any of the ERP must be timeously communicated before month end to the statutory team to update SMART COA.

5.   COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal :

• Finance Team
• Operation Team
• Maintenance Team
• Administration Team

External

• Tax and Company Auditors
• Other Contractual Counterparties , Contractors, Suppliers. Equipment Manufacturers and Vendors  

5.  QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Education

• National Diploma or BComm Degree in Accounting/Financial Management
• Qualified accountant with additional relevant qualifications

Language

• English: excellent communication skills spoken, written and verbal.

IT

• Must have a high degree of skill in Business Computing Applications such as Word Processors, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Enterprise Resource Planning applications (Maximo/SAP or equivalent)

Experience

• At least 5 year experience in the accounting preferably of a large combined cycle power plant, 3 of which must have been in the capacity of a Senior accountant
• Knowledge of both IFRS as required and applied to the IPP business
• Knowledge of the main database platforms used - (SAP, MS Office)
• Used to working within a multi-cultural environment
• Knowledge SPVs within a multinational business environment
• Proven delegation skills and able to create a work climate where people are empowered to take action
• Excellent communication skills, capability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels
• Ability to act independently to prioritize, initiate, resolve and complete actions required to take the business forward to meet goals
• Interaction with operations, maintenance, administration and HSE

Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to detail: maintains high levels of accuracy in a high-volume environment
• Time management: manages deadlines efficiently, especially during month-end closing and payment runs.
• Communication skills: interfaces professionally both external and internal stakeholders
• Adaptability: works effectively in a changing environment and remains flexible in a fast-evolving environment (e.g., system upgrades, new processes). Respects the others as well as the cultural diversity
• Analytical thinking: Investigates variances and proposes root-cause resolutions {pro-active approach)
• Team player: collaborates with local and remote teams, ability to create a climate of open communication
• Integrity and confidentiality: maintains high ethics standard
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with good interpersonal skills

6.  GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
• Behaves in a responsible way;
• Lives the values of the Company;
• Undertakes other duties as may be requested within reason.

ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions