Johannesburg: Accountant – 6 Month posted by Isilumko Staffing

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team in Sasolburg, Free State. As a key member of our Energy Business – Finance & IM, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting cost and profit centre managers with financial analysis, and providing continuous input into financial and business decision-making at an operational level.

Key Responsibilities

• Present and confirm accuracy and completeness of SAP data.
• Prepare SAP journals for correct cost allocation between GL accounts.
• Prepare detailed cost information to enable the managing of costs/budgets.
• Generate monthly analysis of cost centers to identify areas of concern.
• Prepare monthly cost reports with variance explanations.
• Track and measure cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze financial information for budgets and forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis of expenditure against budget, prior year, and forecast.
• Support finance team in preparing BU/value chain results for budget presentations and quarterly BU Exco forecast presentations.
• Compare budget and forecast information between different areas to determine best practices.
• Prepare monthly forecast for BU/value chain.
• Maintain SAP structures to align with BU/value chain requirements and make budget changes accordingly.
• Prepare monthly cost reporting of BU/value chain/area results.
• Provide detailed information regarding price and volume variances.
• Calculate product cost using business assumptions.
• Evaluate completeness of monthly cost and create provisions & accruals where necessary.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations/schedules for GL accounts under their control.
• Reconciliation of monthly SAP and Management reporting results.
• Track financial and operating results against KPIs to be reported.
• Prepare variance analysis of current results against annual budget, prior year, and forecasts.
• Maintain cost and profit centre structure within SAP to ensure alignment with BU/value chain/area requirements.
• Identify and implement value-adding initiatives to be adopted and supported by the business.
• Stay abreast of changes in the legal/regulatory environment that could impact BUs.
• Report and influence the adoption of best practices across BUs.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong knowledge and application of financial management principles.
• Ability to access information and prepare reports according to requirements.

Qualifications

• University Bachelor’s Degree.