Financial PMO Accountant

The Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT); South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company is seeking a seasoned Financial Accountant to assist in financial reporting and analysis. The role requires strong analytical skills, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and experience in financial systems. This position offers hybrid working flexibility. Join a diverse environment where you can grow your career and make an impact.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to understand business drivers.
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and international entities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial forecasting processes.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze journals and produce data analysis and reports.
• Prepare and assist with the annual audit information.
• Implement effective financial controls and ensure integrity of figures.
• Plan month-end activities and process journal entries.

Skills

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Financial systems/software

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

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 collaborate 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 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.

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 organizations 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 centers 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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