Transnet SNR Treasury Accountant Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

Transnet Corporate Centre is seeking a Senior Treasury Accountant to join their team in Johannesburg. This permanent position is crucial for coordinating and supervising the full spectrum of Treasury Financial Accounting and Reporting within the organisation.

The role is designed to deliver accurate and timely financial and management information to support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining strong financial governance, effective internal controls, and robust systems and procedures to ensure clean audits and support the Transnet Reinvent for Growth (R4G) strategy.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Qualifications: B.Com (Hons) is required, and a CA(SA) designation is essential.
• Experience: At least 8 years of specialised Treasury Accounting experience.
• Management Experience: A minimum of 2 years experience at a management or senior management level.
• Background: Strong risk management background, particularly in Treasury Controls.
• Reporting: Solid reporting experience.
• Advantageous: Experience in the implementation of Treasury systems, General Ledger, and Treasury Audit.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Treasury Accountant will be responsible for a range of critical duties, including:

• Coordinating and supervising all aspects of Treasury Financial accounting and reporting.
• Coordinating and supervising both internal and external audit processes.
• Managing the delivery of high-quality reporting to Treasury Management, including ALCO, Hedge Accounting Committee, and other governance structures.
• Coordinating and delivering timeous finance cost (CAPEX) budget input for the Corporate plan.
• Maintaining and enhancing internal controls, such as Critical-Financial and Reporting Controls (CFRCs), Business Critical Controls (BCCs), Control-Self-Assurance (CSAs), and reconciliations.
• Coordinating, supervising, and signing off on accounting journals for derivatives, money market, and capital market instruments.
• Coordinating and ensuring effective processes for accurate and timeous month-end accounting, including accruals, market values, hedge accounting, and journal entries.
• Coordinating, supervising, and signing off on accurate financial packs, including tax, IFRS7 disclosures, and notes to Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
• Ensuring full compliance with IFRS accounting standards and other applicable regulations.
• Managing and supervising staff, including their development and training within Treasury Operations.
• Coordinating and managing audits, including interim and financial year-end processes.

What the Work Involves

As the Senior Treasury Accountant, you will be based at Transnet Corporate Centre in Johannesburg, operating within an office environment. Your daily work will involve extensive coordination and supervision, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all treasury-related financial accounting and reporting. You will be instrumental in managing audit processes, both internal and external, and will ensure strict compliance with IFRS accounting standards and other regulatory requirements.

This role requires a meticulous approach to maintaining and enhancing internal controls, overseeing month-end accounting procedures, and preparing comprehensive financial packs. You will report to the Deputy Treasurer: Operations and work closely with the Senior Manager Treasury Accounting, contributing to IT governance and system implementations. A key part of your role will also involve the management, development, and training of staff within Treasury Operations, ensuring the team's efficiency and adherence to professional frameworks.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online before the closing date of 08 October 2026.

To apply, please use the following link: https://transnettalentportal.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/requisition/5965/application?c=transnettalentportal&jobboardid=0