Financial Accountant

NTT DATA; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Financial Accountant in Johannesburg to prepare financial reports and manage month-end activities. The role requires proven accounting skills and the ability to analyze costs and productivity. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and extensive experience in a similar role. The office promotes a hybrid working model, fostering an inclusive environment for diverse talents. Join us to make an impactful difference.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance.
• Seasoned experience in a similar role preferably within a global organization.
• Experience with financial systems/software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and assist with accounting month-end activities.
• Validate information related to hosted employees.
• Update payroll reports post-processing.
• Reconcile employee cost accounts in SAP.
• Implement effective financial controls.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing abilities

Solutions-oriented approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Financial Accountant is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for assisting with the preparation of more routine financial reports, processing journal entries and the accounting month-end, as well as preparing balance sheet reconciliations.

This primary objective of this role is to report on costs, productivity, margins, and expenditures, as well as offer financial recommendations and may also assist with the management and preparation of budgets.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities

• Validates information received from regions relating to hosted employees.
• Processing of invoices received.
• Reconciliation of monthly charges to HR report and the raising of accruals for employees where invoices have not been received.
• Updating Payroll reports post processing.
• Reconciliation of employee cost accounts in SAP to Payroll reports.
• Resolves discrepancies and queries relating to employee costs.
• Responsible for the assembly of the annual audit information for external auditors relating to employee costs.
• As a partner in the accounting process, recommends how to improve efficiency using automation.
• Implements effective financial controls, including systems reconciliations and ensuring the integrity of reported figures.
• Plans month-end activities which includes the preparation and processing of month-end journal entries and executing a variety of actions in the accounting system.
• Performs any other relevant task as requested by management.

Knowledge and Attributes

• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Good interpersonal skills with good planning and organizing abilities.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail and deadline driven.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to deal with different individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Takes own initiative with a solutions-orientated approach.
• Maintains a high standard of accuracy and quality.
• Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and be a knowledge expert
• Strong analytical skills, and an ability to understand underlying business drivers and provide actionable insights.
• Seasoned working knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Knowledge and prior exposure to international entities, foreign currency, and inter-company transactions.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance or related field.

Required Experience

• Seasoned experience gained in similar role preferably within a similar global organization.
• Seasoned financial accounting experience.
• Seasoned experience working on financial systems / software.

Workplace type : Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.