Financial PMO Accountant

NTT; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 686 000 - 1 030 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Financial Accountant to assist with financial reports, journal entries, and month-end closing activities. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and seasoned experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a proactive approach, contributing to the financial health of the organization. This role supports a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills with good planning and organizing abilities.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Maintains a high standard of accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial forecasting processes.
• Responsible for analyzing journals and producing reports.
• Implement effective financial controls.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Financial systems/software

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

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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.

Key responsibilities:

• Assists with financial forecasting processes.
• Reconciles accounts, resolves discrepancies and collaborates across various finance and non‑finance functions.
• 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.
• As a partner in the accounting process, recommends how to improve efficiency using automation.
• Analyzes past performance financial data and prepares budgets and forecasts for business unit management.
• 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.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Good interpersonal skills with good planning and organising 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 a 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 business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise‑scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organisations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centres as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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