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  • Full time
  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Financial Accounting
Job ID R200001832 Closing date 01/11/2026 Last Updated 21/10/2026

Financial Accountant

 

Location: Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, South Africa

Department: Finance function

Reporting: Finance Manager

               

 

JOB PURPOSE:

 

The Financial Accountant will work closely with the Finance Manager to support the effective management of finance functions. This role will help ensure that all reporting requirements, ad-hoc projects, and other activities within the Finance Department’s remit are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time. The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

 

PRIMARY TASKS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Review vendor costs and assign appropriate ledger, cost codes in line with company policies.
  • Review payables and accounting systems transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
  • Perform regular general ledger reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Process, reconcile, and confirm intercompany transactions in accordance with group policies.
  • Assist with preparation, review and processing of journal entries within agreed timelines.
  • Support the timely completion of accounting activities and reporting in line with group policies and deadlines.
  • Comply with company policies and promptly report control weaknesses, risks, or other concerns.
  • Maintain and improve accounting processes and policies to strengthen internal controls and increase efficiency.
  • Assist with the preparation and implementation of the annual operating plan and budget.
  • Support management with ad hoc projects, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives as required.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE


  • Qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA), with articles completed at a Big 4 audit firm.
  • 2 years of post-qualification professional experience.
  • Working knowledge of IFRS.
  • Proficiency in SAP S4 Hana FI/CO, Analysis for Office (AfO), and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Strong attention detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues in a structured methodical manner.
  • Advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

 

 

How to apply:

 

Please apply on the Careers Portal:                                          Applications Close:

https://www.glencore.com/careers/career-opportunities     01 November 2026

 

This vacancy will be filled in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Glencore. By applying for this position, you consent to Glencore collecting, storing, using, destroying, and processing in any other manner personal information for purposes of attending to this advertisement, and/ or all matters relating thereto, including the disclosure to third parties of such personal information for purposes of confirming such personal information. In the event you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful. The CVs of unsuccessful candidates will not be returned.



Who we are


Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that advance everyday life.

 

With over 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 30 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of offices.

 

Glencore’s customers are principally industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.


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