Financial PMO Accountant

Job Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

February 21, 2026

Your day at NTT DATA

• The Financial Accountant is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for assisting with the preparation of more routine financial reports, processing journal entries and the accounting month-end, as well as preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• This primary objective of this role is to report on costs, productivity, margins, and expenditures, as well as offer financial recommendations and may also assist with the management and preparation of budgets.

Key responsibilities:

• Assists with financial forecasting processes.
• Reconciles accounts, resolves discrepancies and collaborates across various finance and non-finance functions.
• Responsible for analyzing journals, producing data analysis and reports and assists with variance analysis.
• Responsible for the assembly of the annual audit information for external auditors.
• As a partner in the accounting process, recommends how to improve efficiency using automation.
• Analyzes past performance financial data and prepares budgets and forecasts for business unit management.
• Implements effective financial controls, including systems reconciliations and ensuring the integrity of reported figures.
• Plans month-end activities which includes the preparation and processing of month-end journal entries and executing a variety of actions in the accounting system.
• Performs any other relevant task as requested by management.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Good interpersonal skills with good planning and organizing abilities.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail and deadline driven.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to deal with different individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Takes own initiative with a solutions-orientated approach.
• Maintains a high standard of accuracy and quality.
• Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and be a knowledge expert
• Strong analytical skills, and an ability to understand underlying business drivers and provide actionable insights.
• Seasoned working knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Knowledge and prior exposure to international entities, foreign currency, and inter-company transactions.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance or related field.

Required experience:

• Seasoned experience gained in similar role preferably within a similar global organization.
• Seasoned financial accounting experience.
• Seasoned experience working on financial systems / software.