Accountant - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract at Caterpillar Inc.

Job Summary:

• We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Accountant to join our team in South Africa. In this role, you will be responsible maintaining general ledger accounts, preparing GL accounts reconciliations, debtor and creditor cash allocation and preparing month end reports. You will also be responsible for month end journals. Additionally, you will conduct or assist in documenting accounting projects and prepare or assist in the preparation of accounting reports and year-end activities.

What you will do:

• Handle accounting tasks of moderate complexity with some autonomy for decision-making within delegated authority.
• Identify and escalate inconsistencies or concerns beyond delegated authority to management for resolution.
• Utilize basic accounting principles and procedures in your daily tasks, ensure everything complies with regulations and industry standards.
• Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of accounting systems.
• Understand and contribute to the department's continuous improvement objectives, measure progress, and address any identified issues.

Skills you will have:

• Technical / Professional Knowledge: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Active Learning: Demonstrating zeal for new information, knowledge, and experiences; regularly seeking and capitalizing on learning opportunities; quickly assimilating and applying new information.
• Working together: The extent to which one actively works with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Focus on quality: The extent to which one displays dedication to quality in products, services, and processes.
• Initiation action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

What will put you forward:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (BCom Accounting) is required.
• Newly qualified CA(SA) or AGA(SA).
• 2 to 3 years of post-articles accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in SARS statutory submissions and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Leading or supporting external and internal audit processes post-articles.
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader MS Office Suite.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP would be advantageous.