Accountant
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Job Location:
Port Elizabeth - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Duties & Responsibilities
AccountantOperating Division:Transnet PropertyEmployee Group:Non PermanentDepartment:FinanceLocation:Port ElizabethReporting To:Regional Finance ManagerGrade:GReference:req4901
accounting principles statutory bodies and Transnet OutputsMonth end and General ledger Recon Processing (park/post) of accurate and proper accounting journals in the SAP general ledger according to IFRS. Prepare and processing of month end Accruals Journals. Monthly reconciliation of general ledger recons and reports that are under responsibility of financial accounting function. Prepare and processing of correction Journals approved by financial manager. Prepare the journal entries for adjustments due to misallocations. Assist with Internal and External Audit request. Identify implement and establish GL accounting initiatives to optimize financial performance. Monitor/split operating expenses per profit and cost centers Ensure proper accounting of VAT
Cash Flow forecast:Prepare monthly rolling cash flow forecast. Monitor and analyze weekly cash flow to ensure accurate forecasting. Fixed Assets:Coordinate and preparing regional fixed assets report and financial managers and regional management review. Maintain Regional asset count reports and ensure that all assets are tagged and are properly accounted for Casting the income received in advice recon for allocation and review. Compile CWIP account for the region for review coordinate and submit all completion certificate to corporate office for capitalization. CWIP liability- prepare CWIP accruals Maintain tax asset register for the region.
Intercompany Transfer:Receiving incoming Intercompany creditors review and send to cost center managers for approval. Compile a list for approval and confirmation. Processing (park/post) Intercompany journals
Qualifications and ExperienceRelevant tertiary Qualification (NQF/6) Advanced Diploma in Accounting Transnet Supervisory Development Programme (Advantageous)Min 5 years applicable experienceSupervisory experience (Advantageous).Competencies Innovation Strategy Implementation Strategy Communication Tactical Execution Planning & Execution Customer focus Problem Solving Driving Performance Digital proficiency Business Forecasting Business Acumen Managing Risk Data Management Business Branding Stress Management Self-awareness Learning Orientation Resilience Grit Personal Brand Self Discipline Accountability Time Management Positive thinking Goal Setting Impact & Influence Collaboration Building Partnerships Communication and Engagement Embracing Diversity Networking Managing Conflict Managing Talent Shaping Culture Team Inspiration Building Effective Teams Managing Change Ethical Leadership Leadership Presence Living the Transnet Values Governance risk and Compliance(GRC) Strategy Performance Culture Review Governance Structure andresourcing Standards Integrity and ethical conduct Safety Practices Risk Management GRC Assessment GRC Performance Strategies Monitoring and reportingEquity StatementPreference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Transnet its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line onor email
The closing date is on 12/05/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position PurposeTo ensure that the accounting records are processed and reported as laid down by theaccounting principles statutory bodies and Transnet OutputsMonth end and General ledger Recon Processing (park/post) of accurate and proper accounting journals in the SAP general ledger according to IFRS. Prepare and processing of month end Accruals Journals. Monthly reconciliation of general ledger recons and reports that are under responsibility of financial accounting function. Prepare and processing of correction Journals approved by financial manager. Prepare the journal entries for adjustments due to misallocations. Assist with Internal and External Audit request. Identify implement and establish GL accounting initiatives to optimize financial performance. Monitor/split operating expenses per profit and cost centers Ensure proper accounting of VAT
Cash Flow forecast:Prepare monthly rolling cash flow forecast. Monitor and analyze weekly cash flow to ensure accurate forecasting. Fixed Assets:Coordinate and preparing regional fixed assets report and financial managers and regional management review. Maintain Regional asset count reports and ensure that all assets are tagged and are properly accounted for Casting the income received in advice recon for allocation and review. Compile CWIP account for the region for review coordinate and submit all completion certificate to corporate office for capitalization. CWIP liability- prepare CWIP accruals Maintain tax asset register for the region.
Intercompany Transfer:Receiving incoming Intercompany creditors review and send to cost center managers for approval. Compile a list for approval and confirmation. Processing (park/post) Intercompany journals
Qualifications and ExperienceRelevant tertiary Qualification (NQF/6) Advanced Diploma in Accounting Transnet Supervisory Development Programme (Advantageous)Min 5 years applicable experienceSupervisory experience (Advantageous).Competencies Innovation Strategy Implementation Strategy Communication Tactical Execution Planning & Execution Customer focus Problem Solving Driving Performance Digital proficiency Business Forecasting Business Acumen Managing Risk Data Management Business Branding Stress Management Self-awareness Learning Orientation Resilience Grit Personal Brand Self Discipline Accountability Time Management Positive thinking Goal Setting Impact & Influence Collaboration Building Partnerships Communication and Engagement Embracing Diversity Networking Managing Conflict Managing Talent Shaping Culture Team Inspiration Building Effective Teams Managing Change Ethical Leadership Leadership Presence Living the Transnet Values Governance risk and Compliance(GRC) Strategy Performance Culture Review Governance Structure andresourcing Standards Integrity and ethical conduct Safety Practices Risk Management GRC Assessment GRC Performance Strategies Monitoring and reportingEquity StatementPreference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Transnet its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line onor email
