Dealership Accountant

SUMMARY:
My client, a reputable giant within the Automotive industry, is looking for a Dealership Accountant for their dealership based in Bellville, Cape Town. Experience within a dealership environment is a requirement for this position.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications required:

• BCom Degree or National Diploma in Accounting, Financial Management or similar field of study.

• 2 - 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Automotive Retail / Dealership experience is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting and tax concepts.
• Understanding of the service, parts, sales and financial services departments within the dealership environment.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Sound financial acumen.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Deadline and results driven.

• Journal entries
• Management accountants, trial balance, income statement, balance sheet accounts.
• General Ledger.
• Ensure standard operating procedures (SOP’s) are adhered to.
• Risk management.
• Conduct reconciliation of vehicles, parts, and service assets, verify against accounting records and address all anomalies with senior line management.
• Management of all assets (cash, fixed assets, etc)
• Perform reconciliations of financial records to enable verification of the validity of transactions.
• Report on key performance metrics and recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
• Policies and procedures.
• Budget variances and solutions.
• Payments and debtors.
• Identifying cost saving initiatives and opportunities to increase profitability.
• Ensure accurate billing of accounts and charges.
• VAT returns and SARS compliance.
• Plan, manage and monitor processes to ensure customer service excellence.
• Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships.