Accountant (Automotive Industry)

About the position

Accountant (Automotive Industry)

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with experience in the automotive sector? Our client is looking for a highly organized Accountant to manage the dealership’s day-to-day financial operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can bridge the gap between numbers and operational productivity, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Banking & Cash Management

• Process daily transactions, reconcile accounts, and manage internet banking payments.
• Manage petty cash (payments/receipts) and handle bank deposits for excess cash.
• Reconcile CODs and prepare payment documentation for Finance.

Ledger Management (Creditors & Debtors)

• Creditors: Process expenses on Automate, reconcile documentation, and ensure all payments are made within terms.
• Debtors: Maintain aging within terms, follow up on outstanding payments, issue month-end statements, and resolve customer queries.

Workshop & Operational Support

• WIP & Warranty: Monitor and manage documentation flow; conduct regular meetings with the workshop team.
• Productivity: Prepare and distribute daily productivity reports to the DP and workshop staff. Collaborate with the Workshop Manager weekly to identify areas for improvement.
• Cash Accounts: Receipt payments and resolve queries for Parts and Workshop accounts.

Reporting & Compliance

• Daily Operating Control (DOC): Prepare and distribute daily reports; provide proactive financial insights to Department Managers.
• Fixed Assets: Maintain the asset register, handle monthly reporting, manage new CAPEX applications, and facilitate audits.
• GL Reconciliations: Prepare and maintain clean, accurate Balance Sheet recons.
• Financials: Analyze Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Budgets.
• Meetings: Prepare comprehensive reports for the Dealer Principal (DP) and lead financial discussions in departmental meetings.

Specialized Tasks

• Manage vehicle Maintenance Plan bookkeeping, including invoicing and reporting.
• Handle  internal creditor recons and payment requests.
• Prepare and submit sundry invoices.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: BCom Degree in Accounting or a similar financial qualification.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Experience within the Commercial/Automotive Industry at a dealer level is highly advantageous.
• Systems: Proficiency in Automate (or similar DMS) is preferred.
• License: Valid Code 8 Driver’s License.

Desired Skills:

• Accounting
• automotive
• Reconciliation