Senior Accountant: Operational Finance

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to develop financial reports, ensure the accuracy of the General Ledger, and support decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have strong financial reporting skills and at least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on stakeholder management and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in financial accounting.
• Strong technical financial reporting skills.
• Ability to manage SOX controls and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial accounting reports and ensure GL integrity.
• Populate monthly financial information in OneStream.
• Coordinate and prepare budgets and financial statements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Practical financial planning

Communication skills

Education

B.Com Hons Accounting / CTA or equivalent

Tools

OneStream

SAP

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant – Stakeholder Reporting (Sasol)

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company. The role develops and implements financial accounting reports, ensures integrity of the General Ledger and Trial Balance, and delivers accurate monthly reporting within a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Location: Sasolburg and Natref Operations, Sasolburg. Closing Date: 26 September 2025. Purpose of Job: Develop and implement a continuous input into financial and business decision-making at tactical/operational level, complete financial accounting reports, and ensure the integrity of the GL and Trial Balance for timely monthly reporting.

Key Accountabilities:

• Populate monthly financial information in OneStream; timely and accurate monthly reporting.
• Prepare Business Unit statutory reporting and compliance processes.
• Coordinate and prepare 5-year short/long-term budgets; full balance sheet and income statement to submitted status in OneStream.
• Coordinate with BU stakeholders and shareholders on budgets, forecasts, and actuals.
• Ensure statutory reporting aligns with group timelines and requirements.
• Prepare and review stand-alone BU annual financial statements where applicable.
• Stakeholder/interface management with Group; provide guidance to BU financial teams on reporting frameworks.
• Engage external/internal auditors; ensure audit files are complete with high-quality documentation.
• Implement accounting standards; maintain a common understanding across the team; manage SOX controls and audit processes.
• Prepare OneStream/OneSource reporting packs with minimal errors; ensure GL integrity and controlled ledger transactions.
• Understand SAP alignment with management reporting objectives.
• Support month-end/year-end closings per timetable; provide inputs to cash flow forecasting.
• Provide inputs for business unit reporting; perform GL/sub-ledger reconciliations; ensure audits are seamless.
• Maintain data accuracy with group requirements and deliver timely financial information for reporting purposes.
• Lead tax calculations and tax returns (Income Tax, Carbon Tax) with Group Tax Services; ensure timely completion.

Formal Education: B.Com Hons Accounting / CTA or equivalent with articles and 2+ years of relevant experience; proven technical financial reporting skills.

Working Experience: 2+ years relevant experience.

Required Personal and Professional Skills: Practical financial planning, reporting, and compliance abilities; strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Diversity and inclusion are core to our ethos; preference given to designated groups and people with disabilities per Sasol's Employment Equity Plan. Reasonable accommodation available to enable performance of essential job functions.

Note: Automated application process; if you do not hear within 60 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Operational Finance Manager

Location: Midrand; similar overview provided by the listing. Responsibilities focus on bridging finance and operations, ensuring financial strategies align with day-to-day activities.

Key Focus Areas:

• Treasury, debtors & creditors management
• Lead and develop the finance team

Requirements:

• CA(SA) with at least 5 years post-articles experience
• Strong financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting
• Experience with budgeting, variance analysis, and compliance
• Pharmaceuticals or FMCG background strongly preferred

This role offers a dynamic environment with potential for meaningful impact.

Note: If you have not heard back within two weeks of submission, you may consider your application unsuccessful at this time; monitor for future opportunities.

Country Lead: Financial Planning and Analysis – Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa

Location: Midrand. The FP&A lead oversees financial planning and analysis for CCBA, reporting to the Financial Director.

Key Outcomes:

• Drive compliance and close-out of audit findings; ensure ERP/MSD financial protocols and internal control standards are followed; timely closure of findings with auditors and stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date finance governance documents; update policies and procedures aligned with internal control frameworks.
• Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting; monthly internal reports, management packs, budget packs, and board inputs.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles; coordinate annual budget planning for income statement and tactical balance sheet planning.
• Enhance FP&A capability; refined scorecards, variance analysis, and cross-functional support with financial advice.
• Align country reporting with CCBA group FP&A objectives; act as a strategic business partner.
• Build finance capability and data ownership; support analytics tools (Tableau, EDW, HFM) and ensure data integrity.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting; CA(SA) or MBA is a plus; 5–7 years of financial experience with at least 5 years in management roles.

Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting. Experience with ERP systems, especially MSD, is beneficial. Industry experience in beverages or FMCG preferred.

Pay and Diversity: Competitive salary; CCBA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusivity.

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