One of our global chemical and energy clients are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant Reporting to work for them on a contract till July 2025, in Sandton.
Qualifications and experience: Bachelors' degree - Finance or relevant No less than 5 years' experience CA / CIMA is a plusSAP / Onestream proficiency Job skills / competencies:Business acumenCritical reasoning Data management Financial ManagementReportingStrategic Self disciplined Job responsibilities:Timeous preparation of finance lease payment runPreparation of calculations for CPI rentalsPreparation of monthly journalsPreparation of calculations for volume related rentalsPrepare Profit and Loss report on a monthly basisPrepare presentation of results for monthly exco meeting with explanationsPrepare quarterly road levies calculations and ensure timeous submission to the relevant road agencies Road Levy Audit – Ensure audited during August every yearImpairment calculations on group model ( November and May)OneStream implementation for Energy IFRS16 leasesReview of quarterly contracts register prepared by businessAssist with the monthly EXCO presentationEnsure the integrity of the GL accounts and the structure of the ledgerPrepare monthly reconciliations/schedules for GL accounts under their control.Prepare of Monthly Income statements (Geldsake)Good understanding of SAP to ensure alignment with management reporting objectives and requirements.Timeous and accurate completion of monthly reporting on Onestream/HFM, including intercompany process.Technical issues timeously identified and actioned.
Year End and Half year end ReportingPrepare CPI Remeasurement Calculation (manual calc in Excel) with disclosuresPrepare other manual lease calculationsPrepare of disclosures for YE and HYEPerform SOX testing during testing cycles for financial reporting and GL.Rehabilitation Calculations for Retail & CommercialUpdate Rehab calcs for cycle 2 and 3Preparation of Stand-alone for Impairment calculations.Provide inputs into biannual impairment reviews for relevant CGU'sEnsure all GL reconciliations are performed and completed audit files are delivered for reviewLeases (currently 2) Preparation of IFRS16 journals, check and post journal, confirm balances for month end closeHYE/YE disclosures & queries from reporting & auditorsOther Activities during the yearOperational Excellence through Simplification, Identify improvements and changes required (Automation) Governance and ComplianceMaintain strong internal controls over decision makingNo material audit and SOX findingsEnsure compliance to Group policies e.g.
competition law training, declarations of conflict of interest etc.Effective external/internal auditor relationships to meet reporting requirements/deadlines