Financial Accountant - P2

6481 Sandvik Mining Rsa (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining equipment supplier in Gauteng is seeking an Accounting professional to ensure compliance with general accounting principles and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing financial reports, preparing ledger accounts, and providing support to financial controllers. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years post article experience.
• Must be able to liaise on all levels in the organisation.
• Willing to work extended hours during financial reporting cycles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure general accounting is managed according to principles.
• Review and manage financial reports and accounting statements.
• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile ledger accounts.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting software such as OneStream, SAP

Accuracy and attention to detail

Great organisational and time management skills

Experience in a multinational or cross-cultural work environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting with CTA CA(SA)

Tools

OneStream

SAP

Job description

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries.

Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying.

We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role Ensure general accounting is managed in accordance with accounting principles and comply with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards.

Ensure compliance with IFRS, local legislation and Sandvik processes and regulations in the general accounting area.

The candidate will provide support to the Financial Controller and Finance Manager by performing operational finance functions across all reporting and legal entities.

Key Performance Areas

• Is responsible for developing the ways of working in the general accounting area.
• Review and manage financial reports and accounting statements to ensure their accuracy.
• Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts.
• Manage internal and external audits.
• Prepares, records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual OneStream Group reporting activities.
• Provides financial control support to Business control on forecasting activities and OneStream reporting.
• Providing timely financial information to support decision-making processes.
• Prepares separate and consolidated financial statements for the group.
• Prepare technical opinions on complex accounting matters.
• Support the tax department on financial information and tax submissions.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and all related systems and policies thereof.

Your Profile:

Bachelor's degree in accounting with CTA CA(SA) (Essential). 1-3 Years post article experience. Knowledge of accounting software such as OneStream, SAP and / Aurora. Accuracy and attention to detail. Experience working in a matrix environment (Advantageous). English proficiency. Professional, energetic, dynamic and positive team player with great business acumen. Great organisational and time management skills. Experience in a multinational or cross-cultural work environment. Ability to own a problem and take active steps to resolve it. Ability to work well within a high-pressure environment. Must be able to liaise on all levels in the organisation. Willing to work extended hours during financial reporting cycles as well as during ad hoc reporting periods.