Accountant

FAW Trucks Southern Africa; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking an Accountant in Brakpan to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with IFRS. Candidates should have a BCom Degree in Accounting and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the motor industry. Responsibilities include managing financial activities, balancing accounts, and improving accounting procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the motor industry.
• Code 8 licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate reports and financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Control fixed assets, debtors and creditors.
• Perform various payment and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile stock and manage stock effectively.
• Manage risk at branch level.

Skills

Financial reporting

Debt and creditor control

Balance sheet reconciliations

Stock management

Risk management

Expenses control

General ledger oversight

Accounting procedures improvement

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting

Job description

Location: Spartan

Specifications

• Prepare Accurate reports and financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Control fixed assets, debtors and creditors.
• Perform various payment and balance sheet reconciliations and ensure that discrepancies are resolved in timely manner.
• Reconcile stock and stock management.
• Risk Management at branch level.
• Expenses control.
• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly journals (oversee the general ledger and ensure that all transactions are recorded correctly and within set deadlines.)
• Review of vehicle stock counts.
• Monitor parts and workshop cash sales.
• Control branch financial activities.
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.
• Ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Pro-actively review current accounting procedures and recommend improvements where appropriate.
  
  

Requirements

• BCom Degree in Accounting or similar.
• Min 3 years’ experience in similar role within the motor industry.
• Code 8 licence