Senior Financial Accountant

Job description

The Company Modular Mining Africa is a subsidiary of Komatsu and is part of a large group of entities that are indispensable partners to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, Komatsu taps into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including Modular Mining Systems, Joy Global, P&H, Montabert, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton. Job Purpose To lead financial reporting, compliance, management accounting and internal control activities for the business, ensuring that financial information is accurate, timely and decision-useful. The role supports statutory and corporate reporting, audit readiness, tax compliance, financial analysis, dashboards and governance processes, while strengthening controls, improving process discipline and enabling sound business decision-making. Travel Requirements Primarily in an office environment. May be expected to travel as needed to customers or other company subsidiaries on adhoc basis Job Requirements Qualifications Bachelors of Accounting Honours degree/CTA Chartered Accountant (SA) Experience Minimum 3 years' external auditing experience Minimum 5 years' post-articles experience in a medium-to-large corporate environment. Experience in financial reporting, statutory compliance, internal controls, and management accounting Proven experience managing external and internal audits, BBBEE verification engagements and compliance reviews Job Duties and Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Management Information Manage monthly reporting timelines and ensure all reporting deadlines are met. Prepare and analyse management accounts, financial reports, dashboards and profitability reports. Provide financial performance analysis and variance commentary. Develop reporting packs and presentations to support decision-making. Ensure timely and accurate financial information for stakeholders. Financial Accounting & Control Oversee month-end and year-end accounting processes. Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items. Ensure compliance in revenue, cost, project accounting and work-in-progress reporting. Review intercompany accounts, master data changes and journal entries. Oversee capital expenditure, fixed assets, inventory controls and purchase price variance analysis. Monitor foreign exchange exposure and working capital performance. Audit, Compliance & Governance Coordinate external, internal and J-SOX audits. Monitor audit activities and stakeholder deliverables. Ensure compliance with J-SOX and internal control requirements. Resolve audit findings and compliance issues. Prepare audit documentation and promote strong governance and financial controls. Taxation & Statutory Compliance Coordinate and review tax submissions and statutory returns. Ensure compliance with tax legislation and regulatory requirements. Support transfer pricing, BBBEE and legislative reporting. Liaise with tax advisors, auditors and regulatory bodies. Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and rolling forecasts. Maintain planning and forecasting systems. Analyse financial performance trends and support business planning. Provide financial insights to support operational decisions. Finance Leadership & Process Improvement Provide guidance and oversight to finance team members. Coordinate finance activities to meet reporting, audit and compliance requirements. Identify and implement process improvements and control enhancements. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Build effective relationships across finance and the broader business. Workplace Culture Our company is committed to fostering a meritocratic culture where all employees are empowered to excel, grow, and contribute to our collective success. We embed the following core values and behaviours into our everyday work environment: Failing Forward Fast: We encourage making decisions quickly, learning from mistakes, and applying those lessons to future initiatives. We see setbacks as opportunities for growth and innovation. Coaching Culture: We believe in setting mutual goals and priorities, providing honest and constructive feedback regularly. This approach supports continuous development and strong team collaboration. Pioneering Spirit: We seek out opportunities for innovation and are not afraid to push boundaries. We embrace new ideas and strategies to overcome challenges and stay ahead in the industry. Proactive Urgency : We take ownership of our responsibilities, actively seeking opportunities and addressing issues proactively. We respect deadlines and time commitments, ensuring we deliver impactful results efficiently. This culture promotes a dynamic, supportive, and innovative work environment where individual contributions drive our collective success.