Transnet Vacancies

In brief

**Overview** This is a permanent Senior Treasury Accountant position within Transnet's Corporate Centre, specifically in the FI, Operations, GRP Department located in Johannesburg. The role reports to the Deputy Treasurer: Operations and is classified as Grade E. The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate and supervise the full spectrum of Treasury Financial Accounting and Reporting. This involves delivering accurate and timely treasury financial, reporting, and management information to support strategic decision-making, while maintaining strong financial governance, effective internal controls, enabling systems, policies, procedures, and business processes, with a view to achieving clean audits. The internal reference for this role is req5965. **What you will do** * Address issues wider than the Treasury Operations portfolio to support the Transnet Reinvent for Growth (R4G) strategy. * Provide an effective Treasury enabling environment that includes effective treasury systems, an effective policy framework, and Standard Operating procedures within established professional frameworks. * Coordinate and supervise the entire aspects of Treasury Financial accounting and reporting. * Coordinate and supervise both the internal and external audit processes. * Manage the delivery of high quality and value-adding reporting to Treasury Management, including ALCO, Hedge Accounting Committee, and other Governance structures. * Coordinate and deliver timeous finance cost (CAPEX) budget input for the Corporate plan. * Maintain and enhance internal controls, including Critical-Financial and Reporting Controls (CFRCs), Business Critical Controls (BCCs), Control-Self-Assurance (CSAs), and reconciliations. * Coordinate, supervise, and sign off on accounting journals for derivatives, money market, and capital market instruments. * Coordinate and ensure effective processes to deliver accurate and timeous month-end accounting, including accruals, market values, Hedge accounting, and journal entries. * Coordinate, supervise, and sign off on accurate financial packs, including tax, IFRS7 disclosures, and notes to Annual Financial Statements (AFS). * Coordinate and sign off on intergroup transactions. * Assist the Senior Manager Treasury Accounting in managing the system implementations. * Assist the Senior Manager Treasury Accounting with IT Governance by maintaining an effective system environment, including servers, hardware, software, ITGCs, IT Support, and CFRCs. * Ensure full compliance with IFRS accounting standards and other applicable regulations. * Provide accurate tax treatment and tax packs. * Review and sign off on SARB submissions. * Manage, maintain, and enhance the accuracy of hedge accounting information and processes in compliance with IFRS9. * Review and ensure that Treasury tax-related matters are compliant, accurate, complete, and timeous. * Approve payments where applicable per delegated authority/mandate. * Manage and supervise staff, including development and training of others in Treasury Operations. * Coordinate and manage audits, including interim and financial year-end processes. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** * B.Com (Hons) * CA(SA) is required * **Experience:** * At least 8 years of specialised Treasury Accounting experience, with at least 2 years at management/senior management level. * Strong risk management background, particularly Treasury Controls. * Solid reporting experience. * Experience on implementation of Treasury systems, General Ledger, and Treasury Audit are an advantage. * **Competencies:** * Financial and Accounting Management * Treasury business processes * Solid knowledge of financial markets instruments * Practical knowledge of the mechanics of financial markets & instruments * Understanding of all applicable accounting standards (IAS and IFRS). **Who should apply** This role is suitable for candidates holding a B.Com (Hons) degree and a CA(SA) designation. Applicants should have a minimum of 8 years of specialised Treasury Accounting experience, with at least 2 years at a management or senior management level. A strong background in risk management, specifically Treasury Controls, and solid reporting experience are essential. Individuals with advantageous experience in the implementation of Treasury systems, General Ledger, and Treasury Audit are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competencies in Financial and Accounting Management, Treasury business processes, and possess a solid practical knowledge of financial markets instruments and all applicable accounting standards (IAS and IFRS). Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with Transnet's Employment Equity Plan and Targets. **Deadline** 08/10/2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/transnet-vacancies-32 Source: govpage

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