Commercial Accountant

1 month ago


Johannesburg, South Africa NTT Full time

NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.

In todayâs âiNTTerconnectedâ world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of the worldâs most significant technological, business and societal challenges.

With people at the heart of our success, NTT is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters.


Your career here is about believing in yourself, and taking on great opportunities and new challenges.Itâs about growing your skills and expertise in your current role and preparing yourself for the future.  Thatâs why we encourage you to take every opportunity to grow your career within our great global team.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

Dimension Data is a proud member of the NTT Group, a global IT powerhouse headquartered in Japan. As part of NTT, we deliver a wide range of IT services and solutions to clients around the world. Although the Dimension Data brand was retired in some parts of the world in 2019, it remains well recognized in the Middle East and Africa. Join us and become part of the NTT family as we continue to provide innovative solutions that help our clients achieve their business objectives.

What you'll be doing

The core role of the Commercial Accountant/Financial Accountant is to assist with the preparation of more routine financial reports, process journal entries and the accounting month-end, as well as prepare balance sheet reconciliations. This primary objective of this role is to report on costs, productivity, margins, and expenditures, as well as offer financial recommendations. This role may also assist with the management and preparation of budgets.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Assists with the implementation, control, and monitoring of periodic compliance testing.

  • Actively supports the management of overall financial forecasting processes.

  • Reviews financial records to ensure they comply with company policies and accounting principles.

  • Undertakes regular reviews of the accuracy of regulatory calculations and submissions.

  • Reconciles accounts, resolves discrepancies, and collaborates across various finance and non-finance functions.

  • Analyzes journals, produces data analysis and reports and assists with variance analysis.

  • Assembles the annual audit information for external auditors.

  • As a partner in the accounting process, recommends how to improve efficiency using automation.

  • Analyzes past performance financial data and prepares budgets and forecasts for business unit management.

  • Implements effective financial controls, including systems reconciliations and ensuring the integrity of reported figures.

  • Proactively supports the activities of the accounts receivable function within the assigned business unit.

  • Processes month-end activities which include the preparation and processing of month-end journal entries, processing loan and bank account entries and reconciling these accounts and executing a variety of actions in the accounting system.

  • Performs cash management activities and produce the bank reconciliations for company bank accounts and process all the necessary bank account entries required.

  • Regularly reviews tax calculations and reports to ensure compliance including determining and managing sales tax compliance.

  • Reviews the credit vetting process by ensuring that new accounts are opened in line with financial procedures.


Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

  • Good communication skills (both verbal and written).

  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to self-manage.

  • Displays good planning and organisation abilities.

  • Demonstrates good attention to detail.

  • Deadline driven and contributes to the success of the team.

  • Ability to cope with stressful situations.

  • Ability to deal with different individuals at all levels in the organisation.

  • Takes own initiative with a solutions-orientated approach.

  • Maintains a high standard of accuracy and quality.

  • Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to work independently and be a knowledge expert.

  • Strong analytical skills, and an ability to understand underlying business drivers and provide actionable insights based on own analysis.

  • Seasoned working knowledge of accounting practices and principles.

  • Knowledge and prior exposure to international entities, Africa currency, and inter-company transactions.


Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

  • BCom Accounting degree.


Required Experience:

  • 2-4 years of accounting experience within an Information Technology/ Telecommunication environment.

  • Demonstrated experience in a similar position in a related environment with accounting software (i.e. Oracle).

  • Must have experience with working with large data.

  • Must be Proficient at Microsoft Excel, PowerBI and Privot table.

  • Must have a good understanding of African regions and their currencies.

  • Good knowledge/understanding of forex and exchange rates.

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Skills Summary

Accounting Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Financial Auditing, Financial Controlling, Financial Procedures, Financial Processes, Regulatory Submissions

What will make you a good fit for the role?

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.


A career at NTT means:

  • Being part of a global pioneer â where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries.

  • Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology â backed with a 150-year heritage of using technology for good. With 40% of the worldâs internet traffic running on our network and where Emoji were first invented, you can be proud of the groupâs many new âfirstsâ.

  • Making a difference â by doing meaningful work that helps to shape the future for our clients, and across industries and communities around the world.

  • Being your best self â in a progressive âConnected Workingâ environment that promotes flexibility, connection and wellbeing. Where diversity and different perspectives are embraced to ensure equal opportunities for all.

  • Having ongoing opportunities to own and develop your career â with a personal and professional development plan and access to the broadest learning offerings in the industry.



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