Financial Accountant

Ntt Data, Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Financial Accountant, where you will play a key role in financial reporting and budget management. Your expertise will help the company innovate and enhance accounting processes while you grow in a hybrid work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Seasoned experience in a similar role, preferably within a global organization.
• Experience with financial systems/software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine financial reports and month-end accounting.
• Process invoices and reconcile employee cost accounts.
• Recommend automation improvements in the accounting process.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Financial systems/software

Job description

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Your day at NTT DATA

The Financial Accountant is a seasoned subject matter expert responsible for assisting with routine financial reports, processing journal entries, month-end accounting, and preparing balance sheet reconciliations. The primary objective is to report on costs, productivity, margins, and expenditures, offer financial recommendations, and assist with budget management and preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate information from regions regarding hosted employees.
• Process received invoices.
• Reconcile monthly charges to HR reports and raise accruals for unpaid invoices.
• Update payroll reports post-processing.
• Reconcile employee cost accounts in SAP with payroll reports.
• Resolve discrepancies related to employee costs.
• Assemble annual audit information related to employee costs.
• Recommend automation improvements in the accounting process.
• Implement financial controls, including system reconciliations and data integrity checks.
• Plan and execute month-end activities, including journal entries.
• Perform other relevant tasks as requested by management.

Knowledge and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and work independently.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• High standards of accuracy and quality.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of business drivers.
• Experience with international entities, foreign currency, and inter-company transactions.

Qualifications and Experience

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

Workplace type: Hybrid

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion global leader in business and technology services, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 500, investing heavily in R&D, and committed to diversity and inclusion.

We offer services in consulting, AI, industry solutions, and infrastructure management. As part of NTT Group, headquartered in Tokyo, we are a top employer worldwide.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity and providing a discrimination-free environment.

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.