Senior Fin Accountant Energy Cons & Upstream Job at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• 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