Accounting Business Partner

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilti (Canada) Corporation seeks an Accounting Business Partner in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this role, you'll manage financial accounting, tax topics, and collaborate with management to analyze business performance. A degree and professional accounting qualification are essential, along with experience in multinational accounting roles.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Diverse team environment

Recognition as a top employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post-articles experience in accounting.
• Proven experience in internal/external audit and tax compliance.
• Strong skills in business and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead month end closing, P&L, and Balance Sheet processes.
• Own local tax matters including corporate tax and VAT.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and support annual audits.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA)

Relevant Master's degree

Tools

Excel

SAP Analytics

Tagetik

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Role Overview:

The Accounting Business Partner is an integral member of the finance community of Hilti South Africa and will be responsible for Financial Accounting and Tax topics for the organization. You will develop and drive a wide range of Accounting, Procurement & Tax financial analysis focused on business trends and evaluation of performance, projections and reports to support in driving business results. In this role you will be directly reporting to Finance Director.

This role will be based out of Hilti South Africa Head Office in Johannesburg.

Role Responsibilities:

As Accounting Business Partner, the financial accounting topics you will lead include month end closing, Profit & Loss Statement (P&L), Balance Sheet, statutory accounting and audit. You will own local tax matters including corporate income tax and VAT, prepare monthly reports and submit data on specific Accounting & OPEX financial and business results.

You will collaborate with various senior stakeholders across the entire business, including the South Africa’s Executive Management Team (EMT), the regional Hub team and the organization’s leadership team. You will also support the South Africa Finance Director in Cash flow planning and Treasury management, as well as supporting your local team and/or a Shared Service Centre with the annual audit and production of financial statements. Additionally, you will support P2P, OtC and GL processes as required. You will fully understand Hilti’s business model and its financial impacts to support the management in decision making to drive results.

What You Need Is:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, with professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) or a relevant Master's degree.
• Minimum 3 years of post-articles experience, in an accounting role within a multinational organization.
• Proven experience in internal and/or external audit, with exposure to tax compliance or advisory.
• Proficient English written and verbal communication.
• Strong skills in business and financial planning, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with financial modelling and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, SAP Analytics, Tagetik, SQL, Tableau) preferred.
• Ability to simplify financial concepts and deliver clear, structured presentations to non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, with a proactive mindset and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and work accurately in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Motivated, assertive, and adaptable, with a positive attitude and willingness to improve processes.
• Strong business insight and the ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
• A team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.

Why You Should Apply:

Year upon year we are recognized as one of the top 'Great Place to Work' employers, both globally and locally. And when you meet us you'll understand why. We have a diverse team of people with a variety of nationalities, backgrounds and experiences. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter what your background.

What We Offer:

Show us what you’re made of and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions, and tackle different markets. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.