Snr Financial Accountant

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Req Id

10535

Closing Date

19 November 2025

OME

FIN: Finance Southern Africa 

Geographical Area

Sasolburg, Free State & Sandton, Gauteng

Purpose of Job

Manage and provide a comprehensive accounting service to facilitate the decision making process related to business direction and participates in the day to day supervision of/and the execution of financial related activities. 
Ensures that sound financial management and reporting practices are implemented and applied in the Business and maintain sound financial reporting environment relating to capital projects and fixed assets. 
Ensures that effective, accurate and timely reporting to internal stakeholders and extensive knowledge of ERP system concepts and designs (SAP; BW; OneStream). 

Key Accountabilities

Ensures compliance to company fixed asset and capital project accounting policy and accounting standards. 
Ensures the integrity of the GL asset/capital project accounts and the structure of the ledger. 
Asset/Capital project impairment reviews, calculations and accounting implications effectively managed. 
Capture all new assets in the fixed asset and tax registers 
Account for the movement of fixed asset including transfers and disposals of assets. 
Co-ordinates the physical asset verification of all company assets in terms of company policy. 
Runs system calculation of depreciation of assets. 
Liaises with Group Tax on tax treatment of assets. 
Establish, track and close capital projects. 
Prepare fixed assets records and processes the relevant journal entries 
Perform fixed assets and GL reconciliations 
Prepare for posting/authorisation in ledger 
Reconcile fixed asset register to general ledger on a monthly basis. 
Perform internal and SOX controls around the fixed assets management and reporting process. 
Prepare applicable lead sheets required for OneStream input 
Interact with both internal and external auditors as part of the statutory audits performed 
Assist with compilation of the budget balance sheet on fixed assets and information captured on OneStream. 
Provide relevant and accurate capital related forecasting and budget information. 
Evaluate key financial performance indicators against historical trends 
Validate reports for completeness, relevance and accuracy 
Manage and prepare month end reporting in SAP 
Provide financial information for reporting to the Board and Governance Committee, if applicable. 
Ensures proper capital expenditure evaluation, control and reporting in the business. 
Prepares data in RCP (Rolling Capital Plan) in line with Group capital project guidelines and requirements. 
Maintain the management system reporting requirements. 
Identify customer needs and assess system capabilities so as to improve reporting. 
Maintain a high performance culture.

Formal Education

Completed Bachelors Degree/ B Tech in a finance related field

Working Experience
Experience: 6+ relevant years Certification and Professional Membership

CA(SA) will be advantageous 

Required Personal and Professional Skills
BC_Optimizes Work Processes TC_Financial Analysis BC_Business Insight TC_Financial Planning and Reporting BC_Manages Complexity TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions BC_Plans and Aligns TC_Financial Accounting TC_Compliance Management BC_Ensures Accountability TC_Business Acumen TC_Reporting

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Inspired by our Purpose of "Innovating for a better world", Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success.  Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals.  Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol's Employment Equity Plan.  This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.

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