Subsidiary Financial Statement Specialist

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a newly qualified CA(SA) with audit experience for a regular position in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will manage financial reporting and compliance, ensuring accuracy and timely information delivery. This role requires strong analytical skills and integrity, with a focus on improvement and compliance within an operational context.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified CA(SA) with audit experience in large companies.
• Experience working under pressure.
• High level of integrity and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, timely financial reports for local shareholders and management.
• Ensure SOX compliance during month-end closing.
• Maintain compliance with accounting reporting requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Integrity

Problem-solving

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

CaseWare

Job description

Domain: Finance

Type of contract: Regular position

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Context and Environment

Internal Contact: Operations, finance, Paris group consolidation department, and internal audit.

• Cross-functionality required through interaction with other divisions

• Ensure that financial information is valid, useful, accurate, and timely.

• Provide recommendations to management about internal control and operational issues. Problem solving.

• Evaluate information from other departments.

• Very low level of automation in SAP Harmonie and IFRS compliance during month-end procedures.

External Contact: External Auditors and shareholders

Activities

HSSE

Manage and minimise HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring:

Compliance with all HSE policies, rules, guidelines, and legal requirements.

Promotion of a safe working environment and contribution to company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies.

Identification and enforcement of HSE competency requirements within area of responsibility.

Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare accurate, timely, and consistent monthly financial reports for local shareholders and management.
• Perform month-end closing procedures and ensure SOX compliance.
• Produce Caseware AFS for affiliates.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and consistent quarterly financial reports for the local board.
• Maintain compliance with accounting reporting requirements according to local and international standards, including IFRS.
• Ensure consistency across all monthly and quarterly reports – CAP, Board, and Annual Financial Statements.
• Compile board pack presentations.
• Reconcile intercompany balances.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compile, analyze, and record journal entries.
• Prepare and provide information for internal and external audits and liaise with auditors on queries.
• Assist in business development by optimizing technology use to improve information flow to stakeholders.
• Identify non-value-adding processes and drive implementation of improved accounting processes.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications and experience required:

• Newly qualified CA(SA) with audit experience in large companies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure.
• High level of integrity and commitment.

Technical skills required:

• Good knowledge of IFRS, SAP, MS Office, and CaseWare.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth, and offers equal opportunity careers.

TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the criteria will be considered without discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, or other status.