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Assistant Officer Financial Accounting and Control

Eskom

South AfricaEntry level · Not statedCloses Friday, 6 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 28 Oct 2026
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About this role

Role overview

Introduction

Eskom Generation Division, Head Office Finance is looking for two Assistant Officer Financial Accounting and Control candidates for the Eskom Megawatt Park – Sunninghill area.

Position/Task Grade: T10

Area of specialization: To provide a professional reporting and accounting support service to ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Eskom policies, procedures and applicable legislation, in support of sound financial control and discipline.

Business Unit: Generation Finance – Head Office – Financial Accounting and Control

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Location: Eskom Megawatt Park - Sunninghill

Job description

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural

  • Accountability
  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Professionalism
  • Trustworthiness

Leadership

  • Business acumen
  • Customer orientation
  • Result orientation
  • Team Player

Knowledge

  • Budgeting and Forecasting (Level 3)
  • Closing/Consolidation (Level 3)
  • External Reporting (Level 3)
  • Financial and Accounting (Level 3)
  • Financial Analysis and Reporting (Level 3)
  • Financial Forecasting and Projection (Level 3)
  • Financial Information Compilation (Level 3)
  • Financial Information Interpretation (Level 3)
  • Financial Risk Assessment (Level 3)
  • Financial Systems Knowledge (Level 3)
  • General Ledger Maintenance (Level 3)
  • Internal Control (Level 3)

Skill

  • Analytical
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal
  • Project management
  • Communication and engagement
  • Judgement and decision making
  • Commercial awareness and judgement
  • Influence and persuasion
  • Relationship building
  • Strategy alignment

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

  • National Diploma in Accounting at NQF6 with 240 credits

Related Minimum Experience

  • 2 years’ experience in the financial accounting environment

Key Responsibilities

  • Compile financial accounting reporting packs and schedules.
  • Compile tax, related party and intercompany schedules.
  • Maintain tax compliance.
  • Conduct month end periodic processing.
  • Maintain effective controls and reporting.
  • Maintain stakeholder management.
  • Validate Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) financial system access, workflow and Delegation of Authority (DoA).

“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.”

Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

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