Accountant (Welkom)

Hedz Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Accountant for the Welkom area. You will manage accounting processes, oversee financial analysis, and lead a small team. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience post-articles, with a completed Accounting Degree. Motor dealership experience is advantageous but not mandatory. This role is an opportunity to develop leadership skills while working under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in accounting, preferably post articles.
• Motor Dealership experience will be advantageous.
• Managerial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage account processes and financial analysis.
• Oversee budgets and corporate governance compliance.
• Train and lead financial employees on systems.

Skills

Automotive Software experience

Tax Calculations

Knowledge of Motor Dealership operations

Financial reporting

Corporate Governance

Education

Completed Accounting Degree

3+ years Post Articles experience

Tools

Pinnacle software

Evolve

Job description

Overview

About the job Accountant (Welkom). Our client a well established Automotive Group Dealer is seeking the services of an Accountant for the Welkom, Free State Area.

Successful candidate will be responsible for 3 direct reports.

Duties

• Account processes
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Budgets
• Corporate governance, compliance and audits
• Financial systems and databases
• Respond to account queries
• Training and leadership of other financial employee on systems and processes

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years Post Articles experience
• Must have completed Accounting Degree and articles
• Motor Dealership experience will be advantageous but is not a requirement.
• Managerial experience will be advantageous.
• Pinnacle software and Evolve experience will be advantageous bu=t is not a requirement.

Beneficial Skills

• Automotive Software experience
• Tax Calculations is advantageous
• Knowledge of Motor Dealership operations
• Financial reporting
• Corporate Governance

Soft Skills

• Good communication and influence skills
• Good interpersonal skills and customer building skills
• Strong numerical skills
• Financial decision-making skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Take initiative and quick thinker
• Ability to work under pressure
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills