Financial Accountant - P2

Sandvik; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier in mining solutions is seeking a General Accountant in Kempton Park. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with accounting principles, support the Financial Controller, and manage financial reports. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CA(SA) certification are essential. The role offers opportunities in a dynamic work environment, with the requirement to work extended hours during reporting periods.

Qualifications

• 1-3 Years post article experience is required.
• 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 in accordance with accounting principles.
• Review and manage financial reports and accounting statements to ensure accuracy.
• Provide support to the Financial Controller and Finance Manager.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Great organisational and time management skills

Ability to work well within a high-pressure environment

Professional, energetic, dynamic and positive team player

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.

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 28 November 2025

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.