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Career Opportunities: Accounting Manager: Group Operations (Units) (8212)

Requisition ID 8212 - Posted 

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Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Head Office 

Department: FI part&serv 

Location: H.O. Finance 

Reference Number: 8212 

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INTRODUCTION:

Komatsu South Africa has an opportunity for an Accounting Manager: Group Operations (Machines/Units) to join the Finance Department. The successful candidate must be a highly motivated and experienced professional with a BCom Degree in Accounting, SAICA Articles, and a proven track record of at least 4 years in costing and reporting, complemented by a minimum of one year in a supervisory role.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Bcom Degree with accounting or CIMA (essential)
  • Bcom Honours Degree preferable (an added advantage)
  • SAICA Articles (essential)

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

  • 4 years related experience in accounting or related reporting.
  • 1 year supervisory experience.
  • Full scope of consolidated reporting.
  • SAP experience is essential.
  • Exposure to standard costing method of inventory reporting

 

SUMMARY OF JOB ROLE:

 

  • Lead and manage operational reporting for machines, ensuring alignment with strategic goals..

  • Use of IFRS reporting standards for compliance in applicable areas

  • Monthly and quarterly reporting data compilation, meeting deadlines to close off books on machine sales

  • Leads includes variance analysis and investigation between BP and actual figures

  • Plan and manage resource allocation, reporting deadlines (KLTD, audits, projects), and system testing schedules.

  • Fosters interdepartmental collaboration by liaising with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Service, Warranty, Projects, and Audit) to ensure alignment on reporting requirements, cost allocations, and operational priorities.

  • Monitor and assess progress of operational plans, submitting tactical progress reports on cost, status, and implementation.

  • Oversee financial reporting related to inventory management, machines stock counts, machines obsolescence, advances (IFRS 15), Machines WIP costing, extended warranties, operational accruals and provisions, and royalty payments.

  • Respond to internal and external audit queries regarding financial transactions and reporting.

  • Understand operational contracts with customers for reporting purposes

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders on machine sales, cost of sales, provisions, and reporting inputs.

  • Recommend and implement corporate governance controls, standards, and procedures.

  • Report on outsourced services/contracts and business metrics as required.

  • Produce standard operational reports to support decision-making at branch level.

  • Maintain ethical and professional relationships with all stakeholders.

  • Implement structured communication and feedback mechanisms across teams.

  • Monitor leadership development initiatives, identify gaps, and recommend actions.

  • Track and control free service and warranty provision costs in collaboration with service teams.

  • Ensure data integrity and accuracy in BI & FI systems, balancing and reconciling financial information.

 

 

In accordance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998, Komatsu is committed to the principles of employment equity and fair labor practices. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other ground prohibited by law. We may consider designated groups as per the EEA in our selection process to ensure a diverse and representative workforce, but all applications will be assessed based on qualifications and merit.

Candidates will be expected to pass a relevant medical examination, and agree to verification checks

Only online applications will be considered

 Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd complies with the protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. By submitting your application, you give us your express and informed consent to process your personal information for recruitment purposes.

 

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