Associate Manager, Accounting - Fixed Term Contract

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

• Associate Manager, Accounting - Fixed Term Contract

• Midrand

Role Overview

This role will be responsible for overseeing the daily financial operations within the assigned country in the Africa Cluster. It will include ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with all regulatory requirements, and the implementation of efficient financial processes. Successful candidate will be the key point of contact within the country for coordination with the SSC on Treasury, A/P, and General Ledger topics.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting internal and external audits as well as SOAR testing

• Lead the monthly close process and year-end activities, ensuring accuracy of P&L and Balance Sheet

• Preparation and submission of statutory requirement and/or key point of contact with outsourced statutory agency in the cluster members

• Implement/execute global insurance and tax strategies

• Provide finance support for administrative functions in the cluster including functionals, payments processing (working with SSC, payroll, treasury, etc.), non-inventory purchase orders and related party queries

• Ensuring adherence to internal controls and corporate policies

• Supporting strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities

• Driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in accounting, CIMA/CA(SA) preferred, at a minimum, Postgraduate Finance qualification with articles

• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferred within FMCG environment

• Robust knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting

• Proficiency in accounting software (SAP)

• Analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Skills & Behaviours you’ll need:

• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial modelling. (SAP, BPC)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong accounting and financial skills and internal controls capabilities, including the ability to implement and enforce internal controls

• Cross functional stakeholder management

• Strong interpersonal skills, proficient writing capabilities

What’s in it for you:

• Employment time: Full-time

• Great company benefits

• Work model: Hybrid (1 day WFH)

About us:

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

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.