1. POSITION DETAILS

Position Title:

Fixed Asset Accountant

Reports to:

General Accounting Manager

Department:

Finance

Period:

Location:

Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg South Africa

Closing Date:

4 October 2025

2. 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. PURPOSE

You will ensure the delivery of in scope activities of the Fixed asset process to Business Unit Stakeholders in ESA (Engie Southern Africa). Under the guidance of the General Accounting Manager, this role will require you to complete the following activities in accordance with agreed service levels.

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Asset Register Management & Transactions

• Process Fixed Asset maintenance activities accurately and timeously.
• Manage and record accurately the AUC assets – project entities as per IFRS
• Prepare assets reporting for centralized assets(not limited to: Fixed asset recons, Neg NBV, Zero Book values)
• Perform the assessment of useful live updates with BU annually
• Update the decommissioning assumptions and assessing relevancy (Accounting estimates) with the support of the Financial Reporting specialist
• Prepare the decommissioning calculation for review by the General manager &HOD to assess reasonability and accuracy, thereafter processing of the journal.
• Adhere to financial accounting/reporting policy, standards, procedures, and timetables
• Communication between AIFA, Operations, and Fixed-Asset Position on asset impairment.

Controls, Compliance & Reconciliations

• Performa periodic physical fixed-assets counts and verification
• Actively manage the ageing of the unreconciled items and to be cleared out timeously
• Support compliance to audit findings and ensure quality implementation.
• Report issues and incidents and adhere to measures that are put in place to mitigate re-occurrence.
• Ensure that systems and controls are in place to manage resources and ensure good corporate governance practices

Performance Monitoring & Analysis

• Prepare the depreciation variance analysis and commentary
• Follow appropriate procedures to accurately, consistently, and efficiently perform transactions or resolve queries.

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-functional Support

• Engage with appropriate stakeholders to support SLA deliverables & deadline management.
• Participate in business projects as required.(SAP UAT or upgrades)

Continuous Improvement & Personal Development

• Identify opportunities for innovation and optimisation.
• Set and achieve individual performance and development objectives to support a high performing culture
• Any adhoc requests required to support other accounting teams within the centralized entities.

5. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

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

External:

• Tax and Company Auditors
• Regional offices of the shareholders
• Off-Taker/customer (e.g. Eskom )
• Other Contractual Counterparties, Contractors, Suppliers, Equipment Manufacturers and Vendors

6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education

• A completed Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Accounting/Finance/Commerce
• Qualified accountant with professional membership in SAICA/SAIPA/ACCA

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 3-5 year experience in the accounting field preferably in Fixed Asset management
• Knowledge of both IFRS as required and applied to the IPP business
• Knowledge of the main database platforms used - (SAP, MS Office)
• Technical knowledge of accounting standards of IFRS
• Used to working within a multi-cultural environment
• Interaction with operation, maintenance, administration teams
• Experience working in a shared services or centralized finance team is a plus

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.

7. 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.