Accounting Business Partner at Hilti Group

Role Overview:

• The Accounting Business Partner is an integral member of the finance community of Hilti South Africa and will be responsible for Financial Accounting and Tax topics for the organization. You will develop and drive a wide range of Accounting, Procurement & Tax financial analysis focused on business trends and evaluation of performance, projections and reports to support in driving business results. In this role you will be directly reporting to Finance Director.
• This role will be based out of Hilti South Africa Head Office in Johannesburg.

Role Responsibilities:

• As Accounting Business Partner, the financial accounting topics you will lead include month end closing, Profit & Loss Statement (P&L), Balance Sheet, statutory accounting and audit. You will own local tax matters including corporate income tax and VAT, prepare monthly reports and submit data on specific Accounting & OPEX financial and business results.
• You will collaborate with various senior stakeholders across the entire business, including the South Africa’s Executive Management Team (EMT), the regional Hub team and the organization’s leadership team. You will also support the South Africa Finance Director in Cash flow planning and Treasury management, as well as supporting your local team and/or a Shared Service Centre with the annual audit and production of financial statements. Additionally, you will support P2P, OtC and GL processes as required. You will fully understand Hilti’s business model and its financial impacts to support the management in decision making to drive results.

What We Offer:

• Show us what you’re made of and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions, and tackle different markets. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.

What You Need Is:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, with professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) or a relevant Master's degree. 
• Minimum 3 years of post-articles experience, in an accounting role within a multinational organization.
• Proven experience in internal and/or external audit, with exposure to tax compliance or advisory.
• Proficient English written and verbal communication.
• Strong skills in business and financial planning, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with financial modelling and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, SAP Analytics, Tagetik, SQL, Tableau) preferred.
• Ability to simplify financial concepts and deliver clear, structured presentations to non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, with a proactive mindset and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and work accurately in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Motivated, assertive, and adaptable, with a positive attitude and willingness to improve processes.
• Strong business insight and the ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
• A team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.