Accounting Professional – Finance & Controlling

About the role

As an Accounting Professional at Hitachi Energy you will support the finance function across Southern African countries, based in Modderfontein, South Africa. You will ensure accurate, timely and compliant accounting activities while collaborating with local and senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Perform monthly reviews of financial results and prepare the Monthly Management Accounts pack.
• Prepare journal entries, cost analyses, estimates, accruals, reclassifications and ad‑hoc reports.
• Support audit preparation and respond to audit requirements.
• Conduct in‑depth business performance analysis and compile reports for management decision‑making.
• Execute functional controlling activities such as budgeting, cost control, tax compliance and business partnering.
• Monitor performance indicators, identify trends and analyse variances.

Required profile

• Post‑graduate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CA (SA) qualification preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial controlling or analysis, preferably with FP&A exposure.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills with a proactive, results‑driven approach.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Solid working knowledge of SAP FI/CO modules.