Senior Accountant | Reporting X3

Sasol; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide financial insights and ensure accurate reporting. The role involves managing financial activities, preparing reports, and maintaining compliance with governance standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial accounting and experience with SAP and OneStream. Join us to drive operational excellence and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting reports and General Ledger integrity.
• Proficient in SAP for management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare finance lease payments and monthly Profit and Loss reports.
• Conduct SOX testing and ensure audit-readiness.
• Implement OneStream for Energy IFRS16 leases.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Reporting

SAP

Education

4-year university Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

OneStream

HFM

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant | Reporting X3

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg | Deadline: May 21, 2025

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Purpose of the Job

Provide ongoing input into financial and business decision-making at tactical/operational levels, complete financial accounting reports, execute daily financial activities, and ensure the integrity of the General Ledger and Trial Balance for accurate monthly reporting.

Key Accountabilities

1. Timely preparation of finance lease payment runs and calculations for CPI and volume-related rentals.
2. Preparation of monthly journals and Profit and Loss reports.
3. Presentation of results for monthly executive meetings with explanations.
4. Quarterly calculations for road levies, submission, and annual audit.
5. Impairment calculations on group models (November and May).
6. Implementation of OneStream for Energy IFRS16 leases.
7. Review of quarterly contracts register and assist with executive presentations.
8. Ensure GL account integrity and proper ledger structure.
9. Prepare monthly reconciliations and income statements.
10. Utilize SAP effectively for management reporting.
11. Complete monthly reporting on Onestream/HFM, including intercompany processes, promptly and accurately.
12. Identify and address technical issues timely.

Year-End and Half-Yearly Reporting

1. Prepare CPI remeasurement calculations with disclosures.
2. Manual lease calculations and impairment reviews.
3. Conduct SOX testing during reporting cycles.
4. Update rehabilitation calculations for retail and commercial cycles.
5. Provide inputs for biannual impairment reviews.
6. Complete GL reconciliations and deliver audit-ready files.

Leases (Sasol Gas)

1. Prepare IFRS16 journals, verify balances, and close month-end.
2. Handle disclosures and queries for HYE/YE from reporting and auditors.

Other Activities

• Drive operational excellence through process simplification and automation.

Governance and Compliance

• Avoid material audit and SOX findings.
• Ensure adherence to group policies, including competition law and conflict of interest declarations.
• Maintain effective relationships with external and internal auditors to meet reporting deadlines.

Formal Education

• 4-year university Bachelor's Degree in Finance or equivalent.