Accountant M/F

CFAO; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supply chain company in Durban is looking for an experienced Accountant. In this role, you will manage financial controls, prepare timely financial reports, and assist with tax management. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and 3-5 years of relevant experience are required. The position offers a full-time, unlimited-term contract with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience in finance or accounting.
• Relevant financial qualification with articles as an advantage.
• Professional English language skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial control and monitoring of the division.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Assist with quarterly and annual audits.
• Manage tax and prepare monthly VAT returns.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Result Orientation

Education

BCom Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Profile: Finance - legal - Accounting

Company: Toyota Tsusho Africa (TTAF), Durban, South Africa. Toyota Tsusho Africa, established in 1999, specializes in Supply Chain Management and Production Assembly, delivering a range of value-adding solutions to the South African Automotive Industry.

Position: Accountant M/F

Contract: Unlimited-term contract • Full-time

Location: Durban, South Africa

Closing Date: 02 October 2024

Purpose

As the Accountant for their division, the primary purpose of the role is to partner with the business to ensure effective financial control and to generate accurate, timely financial reports for customers and external stakeholders in line with internal and external reporting requirements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Effective financial control and monitoring of the division in all aspects
• Create and maintain a strong control environment
• Support to business on the budget process
• Forex analysis
• Liaise with internal customers to ensure high service delivery and support at all times
• Creditor management
• Stock control
• General ledger control - including manual calculations and processes
• Prepare weekly / monthly reporting to management
• Assist with the quarterly & annual audits
• Tax management and preparation of monthly VAT return

Experience and Education

• 3-5 years related experience, relevant financial qualification (BCom Finance or Accounting, with articles an advantage)
• MS Office: Intermediate

Competencies

• Communication Skills
• Result Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Resilience
• Self-awareness
• Teamwork
• Decision Making
• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Centric Focus
• Quality and excellence focus

All appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

Applicant criteria

• Education level: Degree
• Experience level: 4 to 6 years
• Languages: English (Professional)