Hybrid

Envusa Energy is hiring an Envusa - Cost Controller (Sishen Project)

About the Role

Envusa Energy is hiring a Cost Controller to join our Contract Management and Finance team. You will play a key role in monitoring and managing budgets, costs, and forecasts for the Sishen Solar PV Project. This is a great fit for a proactive finance professional dedicated to accurate reporting and efficient cost management.

What You'll Do

  • Manage cost reconciliations, budgets vs. actuals (OPEX & CAPEX), and forecasting.
  • Track, analyze, and report monthly financial performance to Project Managers and stakeholders.
  • Set up and maintain WBS, cost centres, and profit centres in ApprovalMax.
  • Support accounts payable: match invoices to POs, reconcile supplier accounts, maintain vendor data.
  • Liaise with suppliers and cost centre owners for payments, forecasting, and contract compliance.
  • Ensure clean and accurate financial records for audits (Statutory, B-BBEE, internal).
  • Develop and maintain Envusa’s cost control systems and compliance control plans.
  • Provide input to project close-out reporting to assist future development planning.
  • Ensure contract budget reporting is accurate and submitted on time.
  • Support the finance team in ad hoc responsibilities aligned with Envusa’s goals.

What We're Looking For

  • National Diploma, BTech, or BCom in Accounting or Finance (or NQF equivalent).
  • 3–5 years’ post-article experience.
  • Proficiency in IFRS, project accounting, and cost capitalisation principles.
  • Strong working knowledge of Xero, ApprovalMax, ERP platforms, and MS Office (especially Excel).
  • Experience with online banking platforms and accounts payable processes.

Nice to Have

  • Professional certifications such as SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA, or ACCA are advantageous.
  • Experience ideally in complex construction project environments.
  • Experience with multi-currency transactions, renewable energy, and project execution is preferred.

Technical Stack

  • Xero
  • ApprovalMax
  • ERP platforms
  • MS Office
  • Excel

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Contract Management and Finance team.

Work Mode

This position operates on a hybrid work model with a presence required at project sites.

Envusa Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
XeroApprovalMaxERP platformsMS OfficeExcelCost ControlFinancial AnalysisBudget ManagementProject AccountingReportingCompliance
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About company
Envusa Energy

Envusa Energy is a licensed energy trader jointly owned by EDF Renewables and Anglo American, focused on delivering innovative and industry leading renewable energy solutions to private offtakers across Southern Africa. It has a stated aim of developing a 3 to 5GW Renewable Energy generation portfolio by 2030 off the back of secured offtake.

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Posted 8 months ago