Energy and Risk Accountant

Recruiter:

Solugrowth

Job Ref:

PTA000010/LR

Date posted:

Monday, October 19, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an Energy and Risk Accountant to manage financial accounting, risk measurement, and control activities relating to energy trading, inventory, pricing, and market risk within the downstream oil and gas value chain. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, effective commodity risk management, and compliance with IFRS, internal controls, and South African regulatory requirements.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Reporting Prepare and review month-end and year-end financial results related to trading, inventory, pricing adjustments, and hedging activities. Account for petroleum product inventory in line with IFRS and company policy (including stock revaluations, timing differences, and losses). Ensure accurate cost allocation across refineries, depots, pipelines, and retail\/wholesale operations. Support statutory reporting, audits, and management reporting packs. Energy Trading & Pricing Support Account for physical and derivative trades (e.g. swaps, futures, options) relating to crude oil and refined products. Reconcile trading systems to the general ledger. Support regulated fuel price calculations and recoveries (e.g. Basic Fuel Price components). Monitor margin movements across supply, trading, and marketing portfolios. Risk Management & Controls Measure and report market risks (price, foreign exchange, inventory exposure). Support hedge effectiveness testing and valuation of financial instruments. Monitor exposure limits and produce risk dashboards for management. Ensure compliance with internal risk frameworks and delegated authorities. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Minimum 3-5 years' relevant experience in financial accounting, reporting, or financial control. Strong knowledge of month-end reporting, general ledger reconciliations, inventory accounting, cost allocation, and financial reporting. Understanding of IFRS and the accounting treatment of inventory and financial instruments. Exposure to commodity trading, derivatives, fuel pricing, hedging, or trading margin analysis. Understanding of market risk, foreign exchange exposure, internal controls, and risk reporting.

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