Accountant Midrand

Retail Motor Industry Organisation; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employer in the South African retail motor industry is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage finance activities and reconciliations in Gauteng. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, vendor management, and compliance with audits and statutory regulations. A B Com Degree or extensive experience is required, along with a minimum of 5 years in finance. This position is based in Midrand with a closing date for applications on 15 April.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years financial experience required.
• Experience with statutory payments and tax-related queries.

Responsibilities

• Manage all finance activities and reconciliations.
• Maintain records for audits and statutory payments.
• Control stock and fixed assets.
• Ensure adequate insurance for all assets.
• Provide financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Monitor internal and external audits.

Skills

Financial reconciliation

Vendor management

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Stock control

Education

B Com Degree or 3-year accounting diploma

Extensive experience (NQF6 / 7)

Job description

Accountant PositionThe RMI is the largest employers' and business representative organisation in the South African Retail motor industry, with more than

• member establishments covering all sectors of the retail motor industry, as well as the vehicle body building and component manufacturing sectors.

We are currently looking for an Accountant to join our organisation.

This position will be based in Gauteng (Midrand).

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient management of all finance activities and related reconciliations on the full trial balance of the RMI and Associations.

Responsibilities include maintaining strict and appropriate records for internal and external audits, statutory payments on behalf of RMI, resolving all tax‑related queries, and managing vendor records in compliance with BBBEE and POPIA.

The role also involves controlling stock and fixed assets, ensuring adequate insurance coverage for all assets, and managing finance activities related to payroll and benefits.

Additionally, the Accountant will provide financial reporting to identified stakeholders and have a full understanding of the RMI database and related processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• All financial reconciliations including balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Track stock correctness, find reasons for differences and complete reconciliations.
• Control and monitor all fixed assets.
• Ensure full insurance cover on all RMI assets, including cybersecurity and submit any claims.
• Full database function, including an understanding of the RMI Constitution and its application to the RMI Core.
• Service provider tracking and administration based on the approved RMI Procurement Policy, including but not limited to SLA's, BBBEE, and POPIA.
• Check and verify all vendor reconciliations prior to sending through for approval and payment.
• Financial reporting on all aspects of the administration function.
• Control fleet cards, commissions and other staff benefits for inclusion in payroll.
• Completion, checking and submission of statutory returns.
• Monitor and control internal and external audits.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• B Com Degree or 3-year accounting diploma.
• OR qualified by extensive experience (NQF6 / 7).
• Minimum 5 years financial experience.

Closing date for applications : 15 April