Accounting Professional

The Opportunity

As an Accounting Professional you will get the opportunity to play a pivotal part in the Finance function at Hitachi Energy, supporting financial statement preparation across Southern African countries. Based in Modderfontein, South Africa, the position provides broad regional exposure and the chance to contribute to high-impact financial outcomes by delivering accurate, timely, and compliant accounting activities. The role operates at the intersection of operational excellence and governance, enabling meaningful collaboration with stakeholders while ensuring adherence to internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

How you'll make an impact

• Perform monthly reviews of financial results
• Review project results, including backlog execution
• Prepare journal entries for specific cost items
• Prepare the Monthly Management Accounts (MA) pack
• Prepare audit files and support audit requirements
• Conduct in-depth analysis of business performance, compile information, and prepare reports to support management decision-making
• Perform functional controlling activities, including budgeting, cost control, communication, charging mechanisms, tax compliance, and business partnering with relevant functions
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting and closing processes
• Prepare cost analyses, estimates, accruals, reclassifications, and ad hoc reports
• Monitor performance indicators, identify trends, and analyze causes of variances
• Collaborate closely with local and senior leadership
• Demonstrate Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for actions and supporting colleagues and the business
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

• Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CA (SA) qualification preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial controlling or analysis; advanced FP&A operations experience is an advantage
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Solid working knowledge of SAP FI/CO modules
• Strong understanding of general accounting and financial reporting processes
• Ability to analyze complex financial data effectively
• Proven analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to identify problems and implement solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high sense of ownership and a proactive, results-driven approach