Assistant Officer: Financial Accounting & Control- Eskom x2
Job Details
- Company: Eskom
- Job Title: Assistant Officer: Financial Accounting & Control
- Positions: 2
- Location: Lethabo Power Station, Deneysville, Free State
- Department: Finance
- Business Unit: Lethabo Power Station
- Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Task Grade: T10
- Remuneration: Market Related
- Employment Equity: No
- Listing Reference: eskom_007316
- Closing Date: 22 October 2026
Job Description
The Assistant Officer: Financial Accounting & Control will provide professional accounting and financial reporting support to ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Eskom policies, procedures and applicable legislation.
The successful candidates will support sound financial control and discipline through financial reporting, tax compliance, month-end processing, internal controls, financial analysis and maintenance of accounting information and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Compile financial accounting reporting packs and supporting schedules.
- Prepare tax, related-party and intercompany schedules.
- Maintain tax compliance in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Perform month-end and periodic financial processing.
- Maintain effective financial controls and reporting processes.
- Manage and maintain effective relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- Validate SAP financial-system access and workflow.
- Ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority (DoA) requirements.
- Support financial accounting and reporting activities.
- Assist with maintaining accurate and reliable financial information.
- Contribute to sound financial governance and control.
Requirements
Qualification
- National Diploma in Accounting at NQF Level 6 with 240 credits.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in a financial accounting environment.
Required Knowledge
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Financial accounting.
- Financial analysis and reporting.
- Financial forecasting and projections.
- Financial information compilation and interpretation.
- Financial risk assessment.
- Financial systems.
- General ledger maintenance.
- Internal controls.
- Closing and consolidation processes.
- External financial reporting.
Skills
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Project-management abilities.
- Stakeholder communication and engagement.
- Sound judgement and decision-making.
- Commercial awareness and judgement.
- Influence and persuasion.
- Strategy alignment.
Behavioural Competencies
- Accountability.
- Integrity.
- Honesty.
- Professionalism.
- Trustworthiness.
Leadership Competencies
- Business acumen.
- Customer orientation.
- Results orientation.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
Application Information
Interested candidates should apply online through Eskom’s official application process.
Closing Date: 22 October 2026