Accountant





Operating Division:Transnet Property


Employee Group:Non Permanent


Department:Finance


Location:Port Elizabeth


Reporting To:Regional Finance Manager


Grade:G


Reference:req4901











The closing date is on 12/05/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.



Position Purpose
To ensure that the accounting records are processed and reported as laid down by the accounting principles, statutory bodies, and Transnet policies.



Position Outputs
Month end and General ledger Recon
Processing (park/post) of accurate and proper accounting journals in the SAP general ledger according to IFRS.
Prepare and processing of month end Accruals Journals.
Monthly reconciliation of general ledger recons and reports that are under responsibility of financial accounting function.
Prepare and processing of correction Journals approved by financial manager.
Prepare the journal entries for adjustments due to misallocations.
Assist with Internal and External Audit request.
Identify, implement, and establish GL accounting initiatives to optimize financial performance.
Monitor/split operating expenses per profit and cost centers
Ensure proper accounting of VATCash Flow forecast:
Prepare monthly rolling cash flow forecast.
Monitor and analyze weekly cash flow to ensure accurate forecasting.
Fixed Assets:
Coordinate and preparing regional fixed assets report and financial managers and regional
management review.
Maintain Regional asset count reports and ensure that all assets are tagged and are properly accounted for
Casting the income received in advice recon for allocation and review.
Compile CWIP account for the region for review, coordinate and submit all completion certificate
to corporate office for capitalization.
CWIP liability- prepare CWIP accruals
Maintain tax asset register for the region.Intercompany Transfer:
Receiving incoming Intercompany creditors review and send to cost center managers for
approval.
Compile a list for approval and confirmation.
Processing (park/post) Intercompany journals



Qualifications and Experience
Relevant tertiary Qualification (NQF/6) Advanced Diploma in Accounting
Transnet Supervisory Development Programme (Advantageous)
Min 5 years’ applicable experience
Supervisory experience (Advantageous).



Competencies
• Innovation
• Strategy Implementation
• Strategy Communication
• Tactical Execution
• Planning & Execution
• Customer focus
• Problem Solving
• Driving Performance
• Digital proficiency
• Business Forecasting
• Business Acumen
• Managing Risk
• Data Management
• Business Branding
• Stress Management
• Self-awareness
• Learning Orientation
• Resilience
• Grit
• Personal Brand
• Self Discipline
• Accountability
• Time Management
• Positive thinking
• Goal Setting
• Impact & Influence
• Collaboration
• Building Partnerships
• Communication and Engagement
• Embracing Diversity
• Networking
• Managing Conflict
• Managing Talent
• Shaping Culture
• Team Inspiration
• Building Effective Teams
• Managing Change
• Ethical Leadership
• Leadership Presence
• Living the Transnet Values
• Governance, risk and Compliance
(GRC) Strategy
• Performance Culture Review
• Governance Structure and
resourcing Standards
• Integrity and ethical conduct
• Safety Practices
• Risk Management
• GRC Assessment
• GRC Performance Strategies
• Monitoring and reporting



Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.


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