SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (W/M) OTIS GAUTENG

Date Posted:

2026-09-01

Country:

South Africa

Location:

17 Angus Crescent, Gauteng

Would you like to be part of a stable industry with excellent career opportunities?

OTIS GROUP, the world leader in the elevator and escalator industry, is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our team in Gauteng, South Africa.

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting financial operations across Southern Africa. Working closely with the finance team, you will help ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while contributing to the long-term success of the business.

On a Typical Day You Will:

• Support and manage daily accounting operations across the region.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, international accounting standards, and company policies.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Support internal and external audits and implement recommendations to strengthen financial processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and operational efficiency.
• Maintain General Ledger integrity and perform monthly analytical reviews.
• Liaise with tax authorities and auditors in preparation for tax submissions.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations.
• Manage VAT and PAYE submissions in accordance with local requirements.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• People Engagement – Ability to contribute to and support a high-performing team environment.
• Strategic Thinking – Understanding of the broader business context and the ability to align financial practices with business objectives.
• Adaptability – Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and responding effectively to change.
• Results Orientation – Ability to deliver accurate and complete work within tight deadlines.
• Attention to Detail – Commitment to accuracy, compliance, and high-quality financial reporting.
• Problem-Solving – Proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• Communication Skills – Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Time Management – Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaboration – Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across departments.

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and relevant tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (such as JDE, HFM, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze large datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English; additional languages will be considered an advantage.

Would you like to join a truly international, people-focused company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation, and Employee Opportunities?

We are looking for committed professionals who put safety first, thrive both independently and as part of a team, and bring curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for continuous learning to everything they do.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. 

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.

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