Accountant

Faw Trucks Southern Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in South Africa is seeking an experienced accountant to oversee financial reporting and controls at the branch. You will be responsible for preparing accurate financial statements according to IFRS, managing debtors and creditors, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. The ideal candidate has a BCom Degree in Accounting and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role within the motor industry. Strong attention to detail and risk management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and statement preparation as per IFRS.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the motor industry.
• Code 8 driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate reports and financial statements.
• Control fixed assets, debtors, and creditors.
• Perform payment and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile stock management.
• Manage risks at the branch level.
• Oversee expense control and accounting practices.

Skills

Financial reporting

Debtors and creditors control

Reconciliation

Risk management

Expense control

Journal preparation

Inventory management

Policy adherence

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting

Job description

Location: Spartan

Responsibilities

• 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 a 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.
• Perform other accounting duties and support 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.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in similar role within the motor industry.
• Code 8 licence.