Our client in the Automotive Manufacturing industry is looking to employ an experienced Accountant to join their team based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). 

SYSPRO Expertise: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience secures.

Must be comfortable with full accounting function, including Cashbook, Creditors, Debtor and Inventory modules.

Awesome career opportunity awaits.

Requirements: 

• Matric or equivalent. 

• Formal accounting qualification.

• SYSPRO Expertise: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience.

• Must be comfortable with full accounting function, including Cashbook, Creditors, Debtor and Inventory modules.

• Accounting: Strong understanding of accounting principles.

• Industry Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is non-negotiable. (Automotive preferred)

• Excel Skills: Advanced proficiency to handle complex stock reports.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

Oversee the accounting function of the business

• This includes managing the bookkeeper, debtor, creditor and stock functions.

• Implement systems and controls.

• Ensure accurate recording of entries and train staff where needed.

Inventory & Stock Control

• Stock movement checks and processing.

• Assisting with the verification of cycle counts.

• Costing: including reviewing Bill of Materials (BOM) and identifying fluctuations in raw material costs.

• Obsolescence: Identify and report on slow-moving or obsolete stock.

• Record scrap.

General Ledger & Compliance

• Month-end journal entries.

• Prepare and submit VAT and EMP201s’.

• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, including ensuring all assets are tagged.

Management accounts & Forecasts

• Prepare monthly management accounts.

• Review and highlight to management any areas for consideration.

• Drive cost savings.

• Detailed analysis to management.

• Prepare Forecasts.

Product pricing/costings

• Work on internal costings e.g. machine hour calculations.

• Assist the Commercial & Financial Director with quoting on new business.

Prepare audit files for the following audits

• Annual Financial Audit.

• BBBEE Audit.

• AIS (Automotive Investment Scheme) Audits.

Please note: If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.