It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
Who will you be working with?
At Wabtec, we move the world. Our solutions help customers deliver goods and services with greater speed and greater savings using our advanced manufacturing techniques, industry expertise, and connected machines. We provide tailored solutions for each customer's operating needs, fleet strategy, and changing business trends. Our team helps customers achieve their desired business outcomes which are delivered through a multi-year service agreement (MSA). Our ongoing flexibility rebalances service solutions to meet changing business environments and needs for our customers' continued success.
Role: Management Accountant - Wabtec Freight Services South Africa
Location: Johannesburg
How will you make a difference?
This role will be responsible for the overall operational finance execution of long-term projects and maintenance service agreements for the business, including budgeting, forecasting, controllership, and reporting. The role will serve as the finance business partner to the project management and services management team, critical to the successful delivery of customer projects and maintenance service agreements and driving profitable growth of Wabtec's Freight Services contracts in the region.
What will your typical day look like?
- Develop, plan, forecast, and control project budgets with the core team.
- Structure and set up projects to ensure cost-effective execution.
- Track, review, and report monthly financial performance, investigating variances.
- Analyse project-related balance sheet accounts for accuracy.
- Lead business management project reviews, presenting financial performance and risks.
- Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, collections, and supplier payments.
- Manage customer change orders and validate customer claims.
- Handle annual price escalations and FX exposure risk.
- Set up and track project securities with Corporate Treasury.
- Coordinate intercompany transactions and ensure timely settlements.
- Lead financial close and reporting processes.
- Produce monthly management and forecasting packs.
- Manage accounts payable, banking, and treasury functions.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
What do we want to know about you?
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience in finance roles, including project financial management.
- Knowledge of industrial projects and after-sales services.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with US GAAP and local statutory standards.
- Proficient in English and advanced PowerPoint skills.
If you don't have all the above criteria don't worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.
Apply today!
Legal authorisation to work in South Africa is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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