Senior Accountant

Your future role

• Take on a new challenge and apply your financial expertise in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and results-driven team.
• You'll play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity and compliance with statutory regulations while driving continuous improvement in financial processes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Tax, Treasury, and Regional Management), oversee financial reporting, and ensure robust internal controls, among other responsibilities.
• You’ll specifically take care of coordinating the monthly closing process and managing reconciliations, but also supporting audits and preparing financial information for tenders.

We’ll look to you for:

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining best practice policies and procedures to ensure strong financial control.
• Monitoring and reviewing balance sheets for multiple entities on a monthly basis.
• Providing accurate cash forecasts and managing bank accounts for multiple legal entities.
• Coordinating internal and external audit requirements and ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Championing internal control and ensuring compliance with corporate standards and statutory regulations.
• Preparing VAT returns and assisting with corporate income tax submissions.
• Supporting the Business Development team in preparing financial information for tenders.
• Driving financial awareness and improvements across the business.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• A CIMA or CA(SA) qualification.
• Experience or understanding of financial accounting, management control, and statutory reporting.
• Knowledge of tax-related matters and financial compliance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• A proven track record in improving financial procedures and controls.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence and persuade stakeholders.
• Self-motivation with a drive for continuous improvement and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from monotonous routines.
• Work with cutting-edge financial tools and systems.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects that have a tangible impact.
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs.
• Progress towards leadership roles or specialized financial expertise.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential