Introduction
This role is permanent and based in the CBD in Cape Town.

Our client is a growing Independent Power Producer that designs, develops, and distributes clean energy. They have worked hard to develop a sought-after culture and environment.

They are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to join their Asset Management team. This person will report to the Project Financial Controller.

Job Purpose:

Manage the procurement process for several SPV project companies to capture monthly expenses within set deadlines. Role includes contract cataloguing / maintaining contract dataroom on several SPVs for projects to capture monthly expenses for all companies within set deadlines given.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

• Proven bookkeeping experience
• Related bachelor's degree preferred
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• South African citizen is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement process by:
  • Create purchase orders and purchase invoices in accounting system
  • Create the payment proposals
  • Bi-monthly draw of proof of payments and distribution to the related manager
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct general ledger account, suppliers ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
• Perform partial checks of the posting process
• Enter data, maintain records and launch reports and financial statements
• Assist the Accountant to generate and maintain data room for each project
• Liaise with suppliers and customers for relationship management
• Submission of completed documents to Accountant for review
• Work closely with the rest of the Asset Management Team helping in preparing documentation for stakeholders
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all invoice data.
• Coordinate with the finance department to resolve any discrepancies or issues with invoices.