Assistant Plant Controller

Yanfeng; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector seeks an Assistant Plant Controller to support financial reporting and compliance at their Pretoria plant. The successful candidate will manage financial processes, ensuring adherence to established accounting standards and contribute to month-end reporting. This position requires a degree in business administration and a strong background in finance or controlling, particularly within a manufacturing environment. Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, and communication skills are essential. Applications are invited to join a dynamic team focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration or similar experience in finance/controlling.
• Min 3 years in a manufacturing company, preferably automotive.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Support financial reporting and compliance tasks.
• Assist with accounts payable investigations and expenses.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in business administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position: Assistant Plant Controller, Location; Rosslyn, Pretoria, Yanfeng Interiors plant

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who meet the following job specifications.

Please note that only candidates who meet the inherent requirements of the position will be considered and if you have not heard from HR Department after 14 days of submitting your application consider the application unsuccessful.

Position Summary:

• Support timely and accurate (program) reporting of financial results
• Support compliance with local and US GAAP accounting rules, where applicable
• Adherence to YFAI procedures
• Full SOX compliance

Responsibilities

• Month's end processing and reporting. Forecasting. Financial and Commercial Bridges.
• Assist in Accounts Payable investigations and submit Manual Payment Requests.
• Processing of petty cash and expense claims.
• Assists with the monthly inter-company reconciliations.
• Reconcile inter-company balances and process IC3 forms.
• SAP Accounts payable.
• Prepare AP vouchers in clearing of vendor accounts.
• Responsible for the adherence of all BOS and other finance related legal procedures.
• Ensure that the Yanfeng Automotive Interiors vision is upheld at all times.
• SOX and internal control compliance
• Perform Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Prepare Payroll and Month End Journals
• Follow up Accounts Receivable invoice receipts

Requirements:

• Degree in business administration or adequate professional experience focusing on finance/controlling especially accounting, finance, controlling
• Min 3 years in a Manufacturing company, preferably in the automotive sector
• Excellent excel and PowerPoint skills
• Attention to details, mathematical skills, organized and prioritization
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to show and explain how the process must be done.

Behavior Requirement:

• Compliance with Information Security Management Regulations and Codes of Conduct. Reasonable use and protection of company information systems and equipment. Keep the company's important information confidential.
• Compliance with company code of ethics and policies. Implementing the Value of Honesty and Integrity in Company Business. Comply with the laws and regulations of the place where the business is located. Do not engage in business or gain competitive advantage by illegal or immoral means.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, excellent teamwork spirit.

In case you are interested in this position or know someone who might be interested, please contact or send your CV to: [e-mail]

Closing date: 01/06/2025