Accounting Manager

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Maxwell Midrand

Department: Finance

Reports to: Finance Director

Job Summary:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and efficient financial processes. This role involves managing a team of accountants, coordinating audits, and supporting strategic financial planning from a P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow point of view, while overseeing capital and cash management for the Africa Cluster. This includes 4 legal entities plus export markets across Africa region.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Analyse, report and track monthly performance against both the Annual Budget and Company's long-term strategic plan. Initiate corrective actions, minimize impact of variances and develop performance measures that support the operation's strategic direction
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Ensured timeliness, accuracy and usefulness of financial and management reporting to leadership and relevant authorities. Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (Sales & Operating Planning)
• Ensure effective capital management and prepare quarterly cash flows projections, reviewed and planned cash outflow as well as investment activities. Liaison with treasury and SSS (Shared Services).
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to senior management from Head Quarters.
• Provide strategic financial insight to support business decision making and long term competitiveness.
• Collaborate with different business partners to manage a champion continuous service improvement of the accounting department. Implement OPEX initiative and support automations across the finance departament.
• Manage cash management through corporate cards, ensure adhere to policy for T&E cash application and spend.
• Supervise and control SG&A expenses for all the legal entities across the cluster.
• Working Capital optimizations by collaborating with functional areas of the business.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff – 6 FTEs
• Delegate tasks and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Drive risk and control mindset across the business, providing proactive mitigation plans and MoneyMaps.
• Promote and develop talents by enhancing teamwork through an established workforce plan, setting challenging and comprehensive Performance Management Process, recruitment, succession planning, coaching and staff welfare.

General Ledger & Reconciliation:

• Oversee general ledger activities and account reconciliations in alignment with global policies.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records, P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and quarterly forecasts. Ensure proper financial reporting trough SAP BPC.
• Monitor budget variances and recommend corrective actions.

Audit & Compliance:

• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, financial regulations, and company policies.
• Maintains internal controls and manages risks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of existing business practices and manages internal and external audit to ensure alignment and standardization of processes.
• Submission of Annual Financial Statements for Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes
• Implement best practices and automation tools where applicable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. (CIMA or SAICA)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred skills:

• Experience in a multinational or corporate environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial modeling.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

This position is not available for relocation assistance and candidate must be eligible to work in the country of application

Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.  

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.