The Opportunity

As an Accounting Professional you will get the opportunity to play a pivotal part in the Finance function at Hitachi Energy, supporting financial statement preparation across Southern African countries. Based in Modderfontein, South Africa, the position provides broad regional exposure and the chance to contribute to high‑impact financial outcomes by delivering accurate, timely, and compliant accounting activities. The role operates at the intersection of operational excellence and governance, enabling meaningful collaboration with stakeholders while ensuring adherence to internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

How you'll make an impact

Perform monthly reviews of financial results
Review project results, including backlog execution
Prepare journal entries for specific cost items
Prepare the Monthly Management Accounts (MA) pack
Prepare audit files and support audit requirements
Conduct in-depth analysis of business performance, compile information, and prepare reports to support management decision-making
Perform functional controlling activities, including budgeting, cost control, communication, charging mechanisms, tax compliance, and business partnering with relevant functions
Support monthly and quarterly reporting and closing processes
Prepare cost analyses, estimates, accruals, reclassifications, and ad hoc reports
Monitor performance indicators, identify trends, and analyze causes of variances
Collaborate closely with local and senior leadership
Demonstrate Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for actions and supporting colleagues and the business
You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your Background

Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CA (SA) qualification preferred.
3–5 years of experience in financial controlling or analysis; advanced FP&A operations experience is an advantage
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Solid working knowledge of SAP FI/CO modules
Strong understanding of general accounting and financial reporting processes
Ability to analyze complex financial data effectively
Proven analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to identify problems and implement solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high sense of ownership and a proactive, results-driven approach

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Sede	Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa
Tipo di lavoro	Full time
Esperienza	Experienced
Funzione lavorativa	Finance
Contratto	Regular
Data di pubblicazione	2026-04-30
Numero di riferimento	R0126854

Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy è un leader tecnologico globale nell'elettrificazione, che promuove un futuro energetico sostenibile grazie a tecnologie innovative per le reti elettriche, incentrate sul digitale. Oltre tre miliardi di persone dipendono dalle nostre tecnologie per dare energia alla propria vita quotidiana.

Con oltre un secolo di esperienza pionieristica nelle tecnologie mission-critical di alta tensione, trasformatori, automazione ed elettronica di potenza, stiamo affrontando la sfida energetica più urgente del nostro tempo: bilanciare la crescente domanda di elettricità con la decarbonizzazione del sistema energetico.

Con sede in Svizzera e oltre 50.000 persone in 60 paesi, Hitachi Energy genera fatturato per circa 16 miliardi di dollari. Candidati oggi stesso!