SUMMARY:
Branch Financial Accountant – Motor Industry | George

POSITION INFO:

Branch Accountant – Automotive Parts | George

Job Specification

Minimum Requirements

• Automotive / motor industry experience (distribution or parts environment)

• Financial accounting and branch accounting knowledge

• Knowledge of stock / inventory accounting processes

• Knowledge of financial controls and compliance

• Understanding of branch operational processes

• Knowledge of SA financial legislation and tax principles (VAT, PAYE etc.)

• Understanding of internal controls and audit requirements

• Strong systems and financial data analysis knowledge

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures

• Expressed and implied ethical responsibilities

• General business and financial management experience

Skills and Qualifications

• BCom Accounting / Financial Accounting / similar qualification

• 3–5 years’ accounting experience in a branch / operational environment

• Motor industry experience advantageous

• Financial reporting and reconciliation skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Analytical and problem-solving ability

• Planning and organising skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

• Strong business and operational understanding

• Communication skills (verbal and written)

• Relationship-building ability across departments

• Assertiveness and sound judgement

• High integrity and professionalism

• Self-motivated and results-driven

• Team player with ability to work independently

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Job Specification

1. Branch Financial Management

• Manage full branch accounting function

• Ensure accurate financial records and reporting for the branch

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis

• Monitor branch revenue, margins, costs and profitability

• Support branch management with financial insights and controls

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes

• Monitor and control operational expenditure (OPEX)

• Identify financial risks and implement corrective actions

2. Stock & Inventory Accounting

• Manage and reconcile branch inventory accounts

• Monitor stock movements, adjustments and variances

• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies

• Ensure accurate valuation of inventory

• Support stock counts and audits

• Ensure stock losses and damages are correctly recorded

• Align inventory records between warehouse and finance systems

3. Financial Controls & Compliance

• Implement and maintain internal financial controls

• Ensure compliance with financial legislation and company standards

• Prepare audit schedules and support internal/external audits

• Monitor adherence to approval and delegation limits

• Ensure accurate VAT and tax-related transactions

• Maintain financial documentation and records

4. Debtors, Creditors & Cash Management

• Oversee debtors and creditors processes at branch level

• Monitor collections, aging and credit risk

• Ensure supplier accounts are reconciled and paid correctly

• Manage cashbook, bank reconciliations and cash controls

• Monitor credit notes, returns and adjustments

• Ensure accurate invoicing and revenue recognition

5. Systems & Reporting

• Ensure accurate financial data within ERP / accounting systems

• Maintain alignment between financial and operational systems

• Produce financial and operational reports for management

• Analyse branch data to identify trends and improvement areas

• Support system improvements and financial process optimisation

6. Stakeholder & Branch Support

• Work closely with Branch Manager and operational teams

• Provide financial guidance to non-finance managers

• Support decision-making with financial analysis

• Liaise with Head Office Finance

 

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