Accountant

Purpose of Job

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day accounting transactions and financial activities across various finance functions. This includes accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, fixed asset, treasury, and fixed asset management. You will also support the monthly, half-year, and year-end reporting processes, as well as assist with the annual external audit and tax returns. 

Key Accountabilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes (incl. VAT treatment) in SAP with adequate underlying supporting documentation
• Preparation and posting of journal entries in SAP, review of subledgers and financial documents for accuracy, ensuring compliance with local- and Group accounting standards
• Processing of regular payment runs and bank statements, preparation of cash flow forecasts
• Fixed asset management according to accounting policy (acquisition, transfer and disposal)
• Assist with the monthly preparation of VAT returns
• Support on month-end, half year-end and year-end closing activities (GL, AP, FA, Provisions), intercompany reconciliations and Group reporting, incl. assistance on the annual external audit and preparation of the financial statements
• Data preparation for credit analysis and credit insurance, maintaining of credit limits in SAP
• Completion of mandatory statistical reports (Intrastat, National Bank, Statistical Office)
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assist on accounting topics related to Slovakia and other international Sales Offices; be a link between the Finance function and other departments
• Support the Manager Finance on ad-hoc tasks, projects and management reporting to support other business units or functions

Formal Education

Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent

Working Experience

Proven experience in Accounting and Finance (+5 years) in a multi-national company

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• Excellent knowledge of IFRS, local accounting standards and tax rules
• Advanced understanding of accounting ERP modules and Financial Reporting systems (SAP, OneStream, PowerBI)
• Sound business acumen and understanding of internal control in Corporate Governance
• Very good MS Office knowledge, especially Excel
• Good problem solving and analytical skills, sense of urgency and pro-activeness
• Effective communication, cross-function networking skills & committed team-player
• Advanced English language skills (spoken and written)

Our Benefits

• A collegiate team and a wide range of tasks await you.
• We ensure the best possible work-life balance through flexible working hours and full-time employment of 37.5.
• We offer you attractive remuneration, supplemented by an annual performance bonus payment.

Your Contact Person

If you have any questions about the advertised position, Simone Heidenreich will be happy to help you.

Simone Heidenreich
Email: simone.heidenreich@de.sasol.com

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