Senior Accountant - Automotive

Overview

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Reconcile more complex accounts and check the accuracy of journal entries to ensure that the general ledger is accurate and complete.
• Check and analyse financial information and prepare more complex financial reports and accounting statements so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions.
• Complete reports that include profit and loss statements, balance sheets, depreciation statements, cash flow, debtor and creditor lists, repayment schedules, regulatory reports, and filings.
• Provide technical accounting advice within area of expertise to functional or operational areas
• managers to help them develop revenue and expense budgets, understand financial reports, and
• manage their financial responsibilities.
• Coach less experienced accounting staff and help them resolve problems.
• Complete assigned daily ledger entries and other financial transactions in accordance with accounting principles so that the general ledger is accurate and up to date.
• Complete monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger
• maintenance.
• Prepare analysis of accounts as requested.
• Assist with year-end closings & assist in preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures as well as with
• preparation and coordination of the audit process.
• Uphold company values throughout business practices and utilise sound judgment in decision making.
• Any other additional duties as may be required by management based on needs of the business.

Position Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years working experience in related field.

Educational Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Skills And Behaviour Attributes

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting.
• Technical accounting skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.