Senior Advisor Financial Accounting and Control

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Senior Advisor Financial Accounting and Control in Sandton, Gauteng. This role involves managing financial reporting, compliance with IFRS, and strengthening internal controls. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 5 years of experience in financial management, accounting, or taxation. Join a dynamic team committed to financial discipline and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in Financial Reporting, Accounting, Taxation, Internal Control, Financial Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger (GL) account management and tax compliance.
• Facilitate and maintain controls.
• Prepare and compile financial accounting, management reporting packs and schedules.
• Prepare and compile tax, related party and inter-company schedule.
• Control financial system access, workflow and delegation of information access.
• Manage month end periodic process.
• Mentor and coach employees.

Skills

Business acumen

Customer orientation

Result orientation

Judgment and decision making

Accountability

Commercial awareness and Judgment

Influence and Persuasion

Relationship Building

Analytical

Project management

Communication and engagement

Education

B Degree/ B Tech/ National Higher Diploma/ Advance Diploma in Finance/ Accounting/ economics

Job description

Senior Advisor Financial Accounting and Control

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 2 December 2025

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Eskom Distribution is looking for a Senior Advisor Financial Accounting and Control, Position/Task Grade is G15. The Department is Financial Accounting, and the Business Unit is Finance. The candidate will be based at Gauteng Sunninghill Megawatt Park and/or KZN. The area of specialisation is to provide a professional reporting and accounting service according to International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS), Eskom policies, procedures and applicable legislation in support of sound financial control and discipline.

Skills and Competencies Required:

Leadership

• Business acumen
• Customer orientation
• Result orientation
• Judgment and decision making

Behavioral

• Accountability
• Commercial awareness and Judgment
• Influence and Persuasion
• Relationship Building

Knowledge

• Budgeting and Forecasting (Level 4)
• Closing/Consolidating (Level 4)
• External Reporting (Level 3)
• Financial and Accounting Skills (Level 4)
• Financial Analysis and Reporting (Level 4)
• Financial Forecasting and Projection (Level 3)
• Financial Risk Assessment (Level 3)
• Internal Control (Level 4)
• Financial Instruments and Markets

Skills

• Analytical
• Project management
• Communication and engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger (GL) account management and tax compliance.
• Facilitate and maintain controls.
• Prepare and compile financial accounting, management reporting packs and schedules.
• Prepare and compile tax, related party and inter-company schedule.
• Control financial system access, workflow and deligation of information access.
• Manage month end periodic process.
• Mentor and coach employees .

Qualification(s):

• B Degree/ B Tech/ National Higher Diploma/ Advance Diploma in Finance/ Accounting/ economics at NQF7 with 360 credits

Related Minimum Experience :

• 5 years’ experience in Financial Reporting, Accounting, Taxation, Internal Control, Financial Management.

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

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