Financial Accountant - P2

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions for processing rock and minerals in the mining and quarrying. The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as to provide services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs.

The Role:

Ensure general accounting is managed in accordance with accounting principles and comply with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards. Ensure compliance with IFRS, local legislation and Sandvik processes and regulations in the general accounting area.

The candidate will provide support to the Finance Manager by performing operational finance functions across all reporting and legal entities.

Job Description

1. Is responsible for developing the ways of working in the general accounting area
2. Review and manage financial reports and accounting statements to ensure their accuracy
3. Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts
4. Manage internal and external audits
5. Prepares, records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
6. Provides financial control support to Business control on forecasting activities and BPC reporting
7. Prepares separate and consolidated financial statements for the group
8. Prepare technical opinions on complex accounting matters
9. Support the tax department on financial information and tax submissions
10. Maintain the fixed asset register and all related systems and policies thereof

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

1. Newly-Qualified CA (SA) or 1 year post articles experience
2. Office Suite Literacy
3. English proficiency
4. Professional, energetic, dynamic and positive team player with great business acumen
5. Ability to work well within a high-pressure environment
6. Must be able to liaise on all levels in the organisation
7. Willing to work extended hours during financial reporting cycles as well as during ad hoc reporting periods.

How to apply:

To apply, please click on the 'Apply Now' button, or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers.

Please note that, in line with our EE Plan, HDSA (Historically disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given first preference.

Please note that you must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment including meeting all customer vaccination requirements. Attach vaccination certificate to application.

Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful; we however thank you for your interest in our company.

Applications close: 31 December 2024

We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.