Discovery Limited
Key Purpose
Develop and own the end‑to‑end finance operations for a start-up renewal energy business—ensuring operational processes integrate into the entities financial processing accurately, timely, and compliant across billings, procurement, AP/AR, treasury, tax, management accounting and financial reporting.This role will design, establish and implement finance operational processes, policies and internal controls tailored.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Processes and Controls
Design and implement finance processes to integrate from the operating environment
Lead Billings, Cashbacks, AR, AP, cashbook, and month‑end close; ensure IFRS‑compliant records and reconciliations (GL, GR/IR, subledgers).
Design and maintain internal controls over P2P, Capex, asset capitalization, and revenue recognition.
Implement cut-off, accruals, and 3‑way match (PO–GRN–Invoice) discipline.
Own ERP process integrity (SAGE), master data governance, and approvals matrix.
Accounts Payable & Invoice Processing
Standardize invoice intake (central mailbox/portal), 3‑way match, exception handling, and SLAs.
Build dispute resolution process and vendor communication cadence.
Accounts Receivable & Billing
Ensure accurate customer invoicing.
Credit control: customer credit checks, collections cadence, dispute management, and DRO improvement.
Revenue recognition policies for long‑term contracts; alignment with IFRS 15.
Project & Capex Accounting
Set up WBS/project structures, budgets, and cost codes for EPC and O&M.
Track committed vs. actual project costs; manage change orders, retention, and WIP reporting.
Capitalization of assets (IAS 16), componentization, and transfer to fixed asset register with depreciation schedules.
Inventory control for major equipment; periodic counts and shrinkage analysis.
Treasury, Tax & Compliance
Cash flow forecasting ; manage facilities, guarantees, and FX exposure on imports.
Support audits (internal & external); prepare audit file and respond to queries.
Ensure B-BBEE procurement tracking and reporting (where applicable).
Data, Systems & Process Improvement
Own finance systems roadmap; lead automation in P2P/O2C, bank feeds, reconciliations, close tasks.
Define KPIs dashboards and close calendar; enforce SLA adherence.
Train business users (projects, procurement) on finance procedures and approvals.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Partner with Projects/Engineering/Procurement/Legal/Operations to ensure commercial discipline.
Provide concise, decision‑ready reporting to leadership.
Personal Attributes & Competencies
Operational Excellence: Process design, simplification, and automation.
Control Mindset: Risk identification, pragmatic controls, audit readiness.
Commercial Acumen: Project cost drivers, supplier terms, cash conversion.
Stakeholder Influence: Clear communicator; comfortable challenging and aligning.
People Leadership: Coaching, performance management, delegation.
Analytical Rigor: Variance analysis, KPI tracking, and data storytelling.
Qualifications & Experience
5–8+ years total experience, with 3+ years in finance consulting/ operations/controllership
Strong IFRS, VAT, internal controls. Proven track record setting up P2P/O2C policies and leading month-end close
Strong technology and AI implementation skills
Microsoft product suite
Experience with SAGE & OneStream is advantageous
CA(SA) (required).
Registered with SAICA
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