Senior Accountant Rep and GL

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Posting Date: Feb 24, 2026

Location: Sandton, South Africa

Company: Sasol

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 Requisition ID

11511

Closing Date

10 March 2026

OME

FIN: Financial Controlling & Governance

Location

Sasol, Gauteng

Purpose of Job

To prepare financial reports and support with complex financial transactions, reconciliation of account balances and bank statements, maintenance of the general ledger, and the preparation of month-end close procedures to present accurate and complete reports to stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

  • Accurate and timeous month-end reporting in accordance with Group timelines and requirements.
  • Budgets and Forecasts captured accurately in OneStream in accordance with Group timelines and requirements.
  • Prepare business unit statutory reporting packs in OneStream in accordance with Group timelines.
  • Prepare annual financial statements for the entities within area of responsibility.
  • Prepares general ledger (GL) to enable reporting in OneStream.
  • Assist with month-end procedures in SAP.
  • Prepares journals accurately and timeously for posting/authorisation in SAP.
  • Confirm the accuracy and completeness of SAP data in the GL.
  • Review various SAP authorisation reports.
  • Accurate and timeous completion of monthly GL accounts/reconciliations.
  • Timely clearing of reconciling items.
  • Accurate allocations and recoveries of intercompany costs.
  • Intercompany exchange with counterparties and resolve any differences.
  • Accurate and timeous completion of intercompany process with no validations.
  • Prepare tax returns and calculation in conjunction with Group Tax Services.
  • Prepare quarterly South African Reserve  Bank (SARB) reports.
  • Effective relationship with external auditors to meet reporting timelines.
  • Ensures that all processes are formally documented and updated.
  • Training and implementation of new policies and procedures driven through interaction with affected parties.
  • Proactive identification of problem areas and follow up on corrective actions. 
  • Identify improvements and recommend changes required.
  • Perform SOX controls and quarterly SOX testing in accordance with Group deadlines.
  • Assist with Internal and external audit.
  • Embed internal controls.
  • Adherence to Safety requirements.
  • Promote and achieve SHER targets consistently

Formal Education

  • 3-4-year Relevant University Degree (Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting)

Certification & Professional Membership

  • CA(SA) would be an advantage

Working Experience

  • 6+ relevant years

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

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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