About this role
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Requisition ID
13399
Closing Date
28 October 2026
OME
FIN: Finance Southern Africa
Location
Sandton
Purpose of Job
Develop and implement a continuous input into financial and business decision-making at a tactical/operational level, the completion of financial accounting reports and the day to day execution of financial related activities.
Key Accountabilities
- Timeous and accurate completion of monthly reporting in OneStream per Group/Internal timelines for entities in the portfolio (including Mozambique and other countries).
- Effective statutory reporting execution taking into account Group timelines and requirements including the preparation of OneStream reporting packs per Group/Internal timelines.
- Assist with the compilation of the budget & Forecast balance sheet and cash flow requirements and capture budgets and forecasts (both IS & BS) in OneStream.
- Provide financial information for reporting to the Board, if applicable, and for Business Unit reporting.
- Prepare and review of stand-alone Business Unit Annual Financial statements, where applicable.
- Stakeholder/Interface Management - Network with key stakeholders in the Group and provide guidance to BU financial teams in terms of compliance to reporting frameworks.
- Detailed understanding and implementation of accounting standards and issues.
- Detailed understanding of OneStream reporting pack and the Sasol accounting manual.
- Audit findings/recommendations are considered and implemented.
- Effective external/internal auditor relationships to meet reporting requirements/deadlines.
- Good understanding of SAP to ensure alignment with management reporting objectives and requirements.
- Perform SOX testing during testing cycles for financial reporting.
- Provide the necessary information within prescribed deadlines to external and internal auditors to ensure audits are seamless and completed timeously.
- High quality audit file, with all necessary supporting documentation prepared.
- Conduct research and assist with accounting and disclosure issues and technical issues, ensure that matters are timeously identified and actioned.
- First preparer of position papers on accounting treatments to the Reporting Practices Committee.
- Ad hoc requests (including invoice related matters) queries handled effectively and efficiently.
- Drive process improvements and efficiencies.
- Preparation of Form 20-F supplemental tables.
Formal Education
- University Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Min Experience
- B.Com – 6+ years
- Excellent knowledge of MS Excel/Word/Outlook (Must)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Knowledge of IFRS requirements and relevant laws applicable to the area of responsibility
- Sound OneStream & SAP JVA experience (Wish)
- Upstream & Joint venture accounting experience (Wish)
Certification
- Preferably CA (SA)
Key competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Capacity to perform tasks accurately under pressure
- Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive and solutions-driven mindset
- High level of professionalism and integrity
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.