Bookkeeper – Multifranchise

Job Title: Bookkeeper – Multifranchise Polokwane
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Department: Retail 6 – Multifranchise Polokwane (Hyundai and Kia Polokwane)
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 2024/09/02
Reference Number: MOT240826-16

Job Description:
Motus Multifranchise Polokwane seeks a Bookkeeper to perform accounting duties and support the Financial Manager. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, managing debtor duties, and ensuring adherence to accounting principles.

Position Overview:
The role ensures the accurate completion of all reporting requirements and management accounts according to best practice accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting
   • Prepare, report, and consolidate financial statements.
   • Generate trial balances and reconciliations.
   • Ensure all accruals and journal entries are up to date.
2. Payments and Receipts Management
   • Manage payments and allocation of receipts (cheques, EFTs).
   • Handle debtors and once-off payments.
3. Asset Control
   • Manage fixed assets, including calculations of additions, disposals, and depreciation.
   • Align physical assets with the asset register.
4. Debtors Management
   • Action vehicle debtor queries within specified timeframes.
   • Handle insurance administration and claims, including 3rd party payments.
5. Stock Management
   • Prepare and review vehicle, parts, and asset stock-takes.
   • Process credit notes and perform parts creditors reconciliations.
6. Audit and VAT Compliance
   • Prepare audit schedules and assist in finalizing audits.
   • Calculate and submit monthly VAT Reconciliation.
7. Cash Management
   • Ensure proper filing and archiving of financial documents.
   • Adhere to correct accounting policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education:
  • Minimum: Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Accounting.
  • Desired: N. Diploma or B.Com degree with Accounting (or relevant NQF6/NQF7+ qualification).
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of bookkeeping experience in a similar environment.
  • Experience in the motor industry at dealership level is highly desired.
• Other Requirements:
  • Valid, unendorsed driver’s license.
  • Highly proficient in Excel and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of DMS functions (Drive IA) is advantageous.

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Competence in financial accounting and controls.
  • Financial and commercial acumen.
  • Problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-handling skills.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Professional, detail-oriented, and assertive.
  • Deadline-driven and able to work independently under pressure.
  • Resilient, empathetic, and committed to upholding professional ethics.

This role is perfect for someone with strong bookkeeping skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to handle financial operations in a dynamic dealership environment.

 

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