Accountant: Financial

The Weir Group PLC; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Accountant: Financial to ensure accurate processing and reporting of financial data from its Johannesburg location. The ideal candidate will have a BCom Accounting degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience, primarily in SAP. This hybrid role focuses on preparing financial statements and compliance assessments, contributing to the firm's mission of efficient and sustainable mining operations.

Benefits

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience required.
• Able to read and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
• Mathematical ability to work with statistics and probability.
• Problem-solving skills to deal with varied situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing of financial data up to trial balance level.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations.
• Draft statutory financial statements.
• Assist in monthly/yearly closings.

Skills

Financial data processing

Reconciliation

Statutory financial statements preparation

Compliance assessment

Education

BCom Accounting or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Accountant: Financial
Division: Weir Minerals
Location: Alrode
Hybrid

Purpose of Role: Accurate Processing and reporting of financial data to ensure effective and efficient performance of accounting activities.

Why choose Weir: (Required)
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge - but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities: (What are the top 4 focus areas of the job, Safety First is required)

• Ensure accurate processing and preparation of all Financial Data up to Trial Balance Level.
• Ensure accurate processing of month end Journals up to Trial Balance.
• Prepare General Ledger reconciliations and reconcile with supporting documentation on Blackline.
• Draft Statutory Financial Statements in CaseWare.
• Assist in the Preparation of Monthly/Yearly Closings.
• Ensure compliance to monthly finance checklist
• Monthly expense Review of expenses for the East Africa & SADC region.
• Ensure Capex applications complete as per checklist for sign off submission.
• Perform ad hoc reporting queries.
• Assist in the performance of Compliance Scorecard Self -assessment testing
• Any other additional duties, as required
• Adhere to all HSE and housekeeping requirements
• Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting or equivalent
• 1/2 Years related experience
• ERP system experience (preferably SAP)
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite, ERP Software)
• Ware experience

Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies and present information to top management.
Mathematical:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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