Senior Financial Accountant Job at NTT DATA (Johannesburg)

Senior Financial Accountant

NTT DATA

Location:
South Africa , Johannesburg

Category:
Finance

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Not provided

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Job Description:

The Senior Financial Accountant at NTT DATA is a pivotal role focused on statutory compliance, financial control, and reporting accuracy across international entities. Candidates should possess advanced financial accounting experience, particularly in IFRS, and be adept at managing audit processes and month-end close activities. This position also involves leading ERP transformation initiatives and promoting best practices in financial governance. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required, with CA(SA) qualification being highly advantageous. The role offers a hybrid working environment and emphasizes diversity and inclusion.

Job Responsibility:

Statutory Reporting & Audit Coordination: Accountable for statutory reporting, audit coordination, and regulatory submissions for assigned entities, including international operations (e.g., Zambia and Eswatini)
Assemble annual audit information and respond to complex technical audit queries
Ensure compliance with local tax and legislative requirements across applicable jurisdictions
Financial Control & Balance Sheet Integrity: Own balance sheet integrity across assigned entities, including reconciliation governance and resolution of long-outstanding items
Ensure IFRS compliance and technical accounting accuracy
Implement and strengthen internal financial controls and system reconciliations
Identify control weaknesses and recommend corrective action to enhance governance maturity
Month-End Close & Reporting Governance: Lead and oversee month-end close activities across assigned business units, ensuring timely, accurate, and controlled financial reporting
Review and approve complex journal entries and accounting adjustments
Ensure integrity of reported figures and alignment with group reporting standards
Forecasting Governance & Lever Tracking: Own and govern the financial forecasting process across assigned business units
Maintain and enhance forecasting models to ensure accuracy and transparency
Track key financial levers and perform variance analysis to provide clear management insight
Collaborate with business leaders to validate forecast inputs while maintaining financial governance standards
Technical Accounting & IFRS Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise on complex IFRS matters, including foreign currency transactions, intercompany accounting, revenue recognition, and technical accounting judgments
Support resolution of complex accounting issues across the business
Reduce reliance on external advisors through strong in-house technical capability
ERP & System Transformation (SAP Migration): Act as finance lead in system and ERP initiatives (including SAP migration)
Ensure data integrity, reconciliation accuracy, and control continuity during transformation
Support system testing, migration validation, and financial process optimisation
Continuous Improvement & Automation: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and process enhancement
Recommend improvements to financial systems, reporting processes, and control frameworks
Promote best-practice financial governance across the IS business

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
CA(SA) qualification highly advantageous
Advanced financial accounting experience within a complex or multinational organisation
Proven experience managing statutory reporting and audit processes
Strong month-end close and balance sheet management experience
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP experience advantageous)
Exposure to financial transformation or system implementation initiatives
Strong technical IFRS knowledge and accounting expertise
Advanced financial reporting and analytical capability
Sound understanding of international entities, foreign currency and intercompany transactions
Strong working knowledge of local and international tax legislation
Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate financial data into actionable insight
High attention to detail and strong governance mindset
Ability to operate effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and self-managed

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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