Senior Fin Accountant Energy Cons & Upstream
Sasol · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- Develop and implement a continuous input into financial and business decision-making at a tactical/operational level, the completion of financial accounting reports and the day to day execution of financial related activities.
Key Accountabilities
- Timeous and accurate completion of monthly reporting in OneStream per Group/Internal timelines for entities in the portfolio including Mozambique and other countries.
- Effective statutory reporting execution taking into account Group timelines and requirements including the preparation of OneStream reporting packs per Group/Internal timelines.
- Assist with the compilation of the budget & Forecast balance sheet and cash flow requirements and capture budgets and forecasts both IS & BS in OneStream.
- Provide financial information for reporting to the Board, if applicable, and for Business Unit reporting.
- Prepare and review of stand-alone Business Unit Annual Financial statements, where applicable.
- Stakeholder/Interface Management - Network with key stakeholders in the Group and provide guidance to BU financial teams in terms of compliance to reporting frameworks.
- Detailed understanding and implementation of accounting standards and issues.
- Detailed understanding of OneStream reporting pack and the Sasol accounting manual.
- Audit findings/recommendations are considered and implemented.
- Effective external/internal auditor relationships to meet reporting requirements/deadlines.
- Good understanding of SAP to ensure alignment with management reporting objectives and requirements.
- Perform SOX testing during testing cycles for financial reporting.
- Provide the necessary information within prescribed deadlines to external and internal auditors to ensure audits are seamless and completed timeously.
- High quality audit file, with all necessary supporting documentation prepared.
- Conduct research and assist with accounting and disclosure issues and technical issues, ensure that matters are timeously identified and actioned.
- First preparer of position papers on accounting treatments to the Reporting Practices Committee.
- Ad hoc requests including invoice related matters queries handled effectively and efficiently.
- Drive process improvements and efficiencies.
- Preparation of Form 20-F supplemental tables.
Formal Education
- University Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Min Experience
- B.Com – 6+ years
- Excellent knowledge of MS Excel/Word/Outlook Must
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Knowledge of IFRS requirements and relevant laws applicable to the area of responsibility
- Sound OneStream & SAP JVA experience Wish
- Upstream & Joint venture accounting experience Wish
Certification
- Preferably CA SA
Key competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Capacity to perform tasks accurately under pressure
- Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive and solutions-driven mindset
- High level of professionalism and integrity
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Deadline:28th October,2026