Asset Accountant

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector seeks an accountant with 1-3 years of experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing asset transactions, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with internal financial reporting standards. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of similar experience required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High integrity and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and record journal entries monthly.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Suggest improvements to financial controls related to Fixed Assets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Domain: Finance

Type of contract: Regular position

Experience: Less than 3 years

Internal Contact

Operations, finance, Paris group consolidation department, and internal audit.

• Cross-functionality required through interaction with other divisions
• Ensure that financial information is valid, useful, accurate, and timely
• Provide recommendations to management about internal control and operational issues; problem solving
• Evaluate information from other departments
• Address low automation levels in SAP Harmonie and IFRS compliance during month-end procedures

External Contact

External Auditors and shareholders

Activities

HSSE

Manage and minimise HSE risks within the area of responsibility by ensuring:

• Compliance with all HSE policies, rules, guidelines, and legal requirements
• Promotion of a safe working environment and contribution to HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
• Identification and enforcement of HSE competency requirements within the area of responsibility

Accounting and Reporting

• Process asset transactions such as additions, transfers, and disposals on Docuware and Kofax
• Compile, analyze, and record journal entries monthly
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Review reconciliations prepared by SSC and investigate unreconciled items
• Assist with ad hoc requests from management
• Monitor, analyze, and manage the AUC account
• Prepare and circulate the monthly AUC business reports
• Follow up with the business for project status updates
• Coordinate asset disposals and ensure accurate processing on SAP
• Ensure assets are identifiable, and locations are correctly recorded
• Maintain asset allocations, classifications, creation, and disposals
• Maintain integrity between Assets sub-ledger and general ledger
• Suggest improvements to financial controls related to Fixed Assets
• Load and monitor lease contracts on the CLM system
• Reconcile CLM and SAP postings
• Assist in quarterly assets roll-forward for CAP purposes
• Utilize technology to improve information flow to stakeholders
• Identify non-value-adding processes and implement improved accounting processes

Candidate Profile

Accounting qualification with 1-3 years of similar experience

Analytical skills, ability to work under pressure, critical data analysis, high integrity and commitment, good interpersonal skills, ability to meet deadlines, problem solving

Technical Skills

Knowledge of internal financial reporting standards (IFRS); SAP and MS Office are advantages

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes growth, and offers equal opportunity careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics.