Industry: Automotive 

Location: Montague Gardens, Western Cape 

Salary: Market-Related 

CORE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Responsible for applying accounting principles to analyse financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information and utilising appropriate accounting control procedures. Responsible for maintenance of the general ledger and financial reporting.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualifications
Essential:
Matric Certificate
Relevant tertiary education in Accounting and/or Financial Management

Work Experience
Essential:
1–2 years’ experience in an accounting role
Experience engaging at Senior Management level
Completed or studying Articles

Advantageous:
Tax calculations experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:
Accounting standards and relevant legislation
Computer literate
Well-developed communication skills to persuade and influence
Well-developed interpersonal skills with emotional intelligence (EQ), sensitivity to diversity, and conflict resolution
Strong numerical reasoning skills to support business and financial decision-making
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex financial challenges
Ability to memorise and recall information
Ability to multi-task
Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Advantageous:
Financial reporting
Corporate Governance
Understanding of Motor Retail Dealership operations

Personal Attributes

Essential:
Focus on getting things done
Focus on analysing and solving problems
Concern for working within parameters
Preference for team-working
Focus on initiating action
Remain resilient under stress and pressure
Concern for communicating clearly
Preference for planning and organising

Advantageous:
Readiness to make and own decisions
Commitment to maintaining business awareness
Commitment to behaving correctly and ethically
Enthusiasm for learning, sharing, and growing
Preference for thinking practically
Strong inclination to drive change

 

KEY DELIVERABLES AND OUTPUTS

Month-end procedures including transaction processing up to trial balance
Submission of monthly financials on MPC
Analyse and review budgets and expenditures
Review and authorise general ledger and creditors reconciliations
Supervision of intercompany accounts reconciliation process
Preparation of monthly management accounts and other monthly reports
Preparation of strategic budgets, quarterly and monthly forecasts (company and customer budgets)
Involvement in the preparation of audit packs, tax packs, and company statutory returns
Liaising with business unit managers regarding various accounting issues
Maintain the fixed asset register and capital processes
Recommend, develop, and maintain financial databases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems
Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company’s automated financial systems
Interact with internal and external auditors and maintain sufficient internal control environments
Manage the finance team

STAKEHOLDERS

Internal Customers
All business units
All support functions
Finance

External Stakeholders
Customers
Suppliers
SARS