Accountant - Motor Industry - Cape Town

Industry: Automotive Location: Montague Gardens, Western Cape Salary: Market-Related CORE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Responsible for applying accounting principles to analyse financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information and utilising appropriate accounting control procedures. Responsible for maintenance of the general ledger and financial reporting. JOB REQUIREMENTS Academic Qualifications Essential: Matric Certificate Relevant tertiary education in Accounting and/or Financial Management Work Experience Essential: 12 years experience in an accounting role Experience engaging at Senior Management level Completed or studying Articles Advantageous: Tax calculations experience Knowledge & Skills Essential: Accounting standards and relevant legislation Computer literate Well-developed communication skills to persuade and influence Well-developed interpersonal skills with emotional intelligence (EQ), sensitivity to diversity, and conflict resolution Strong numerical reasoning skills to support business and financial decision-making Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex financial challenges Ability to memorise and recall information Ability to multi-task Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook) Advantageous: Financial reporting Corporate Governance Understanding of Motor Retail Dealership operations Personal Attributes Essential: Focus on getting things done Focus on analysing and solving problems Concern for working within parameters Preference for team-working Focus on initiating action Remain resilient under stress and pressure Concern for communicating clearly Preference for planning and organising Advantageous: Readiness to make and own decisions Commitment to maintaining business awareness Commitment to behaving correctly and ethically Enthusiasm for learning, sharing, and growing Preference for thinking practically Strong inclination to drive change KEY DELIVERABLES AND OUTPUTS Month-end procedures including transaction processing up to trial balance Submission of monthly financials on MPC Analyse and review budgets and expenditures Review and authorise general ledger and creditors reconciliations Supervision of intercompany accounts reconciliation process Preparation of monthly management accounts and other monthly reports Preparation of strategic budgets, quarterly and monthly forecasts (company and customer budgets) Involvement in the preparation of audit packs, tax packs, and company statutory returns Liaising with business unit managers regarding various accounting issues Maintain the fixed asset register and capital processes Recommend, develop, and maintain financial databases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the companys automated financial systems Interact with internal and external auditors and maintain sufficient internal control environments Manage the finance team STAKEHOLDERS Internal Customers All business units All support functions Finance External Stakeholders Customers Suppliers SARS