Financial Accountant

NTT Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider is seeking a Financial Accountant in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The role involves preparing financial reports, managing journal entries, and ensuring accurate treasury transactions. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Experience with SAP is essential. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• Experience in financial accounting preferably within a global organization.
• Working knowledge of financial systems/software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process month-end journal entries.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with annual audit information for external auditors.
• Implement effective financial controls.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of accounting practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job title : Financial Accountant

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 10, 2025

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Your day at NTT DATA

• The Financial Accountant is an experienced professional who supports the preparation of routine financial reports, manages journal entries, facilitates month-end, and performs balance sheet reconciliations.
• The primary focus of this role is to assist in the financial accounting of treasury transactions across the group and ensure accurate reporting for designated holding companies.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepares and processes treasury related transactions in our ERP system (SAP). Reconciles back to Treasury reports and follows up on any variances.
• Reconciles accounts, resolves discrepancies and collaborate across various finance and non-finance functions.
• Reconciles intercompany accounts and responsible for ensuring all reconciling items are cleared.
• Responsible for analyzing journals, producing data analysis and reports and assists with variance analysis.
• Responsible for the assembly of the annual audit information for external auditors. This includes dealing with accounting issues like calculation of impairment on loans and investment in subsidiaries.
• 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.
• Performs any other relevant task as requested by management.

To thrive in this role, you need to be in the following

• 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.
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