Senior Local Accountant

ALSTOM Gruppe; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A global transportation firm in Boksburg is looking for a Senior Local Accountant. The role involves ensuring financial accuracy and compliance, developing robust financial controls, and collaborating with teams for efficient financial reporting. Candidates should have a CIMA or CA(SA) qualification, alongside skills in financial accounting and excellent communication. The company offers a transformative work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Investment in staff development

Dynamic reward package

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of management control and statutory reporting.
• Self-motivation with a drive for success, resilience and enthusiasm.
• Strong ability to influence and persuade.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial accuracy and compliance for reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial control policies.
• Coordinate bank account management and compliance.

Skills

CIMA or CA(SA) qualification

Experience in financial accounting

Knowledge of tax-related matters

Familiarity with ERP systems

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Education

CIMA or CA(SA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Senior Local Accountant

Location: Boksburg, GT, ZA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the accountant in Boksburg Johannesburg we’re looking for? This will be a temporary contract to start with, but who knows how life might change.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial management expertise in a cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and driven teammates. You’ll ensure financial accuracy, compliance and efficiency in delivering key financial information for statutory and management purposes. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business such as Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit and Regional Management, oversee monthly closing processes, and coordinate reconciliations while interacting with external stakeholders like auditors, banks and regulatory bodies.

We’ll look to you for:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining best‑practice policies and procedures to ensure robust financial control
• Providing advice on financial matters while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and corporate standards
• Monitoring and reviewing balance sheets and cash forecasts for multiple entities
• Coordinating bank account management and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Supporting the Business Development Team with financial information for tenders
• Driving financial awareness and continuous improvement across the organization
• Coordinating internal and external audits and ensuring timely resolution of findings
• Preparing VAT returns and assisting in corporate income tax preparation
• Preparing management accounts and board information as required

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• A CIMA or CA(SA) qualification
• Experience or understanding of financial accounting, management control and statutory reporting
• Knowledge of tax‑related matters and financial regulations
• Familiarity with ERP systems and proficiency in IT tools such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• A strong ability to influence, persuade and obtain commitment
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and listening
• Self‑motivation with a drive for success, resilience and enthusiasm
• Strong organisational, project management and decision‑making skills

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a career free from monotonous routines
• Work with innovative financial systems and processes
• Collaborate with diverse and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of mobility
• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award‑winning learning
• Progress towards leadership or specialised roles within the finance function
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!