Graduate: Finance at Volvo Group

What you will do

• Volvo Group Southern Africa provides a graduate opportunity in the following area: Finance.  This graduate opportunity is situated in Durban.

Reporting:  This position reports to Business Control / IT Manager.

The successful candidate will have exposure to the following areas within our Accounts team:

• Accounts payable – co-ordinating E2E process Logistics, AP Team, and suppliers.
• Master Data:  Execute master data updates in GL and Accounts Payable.
• Co-ordinate once off payment process.
• Processing and capturing of training assessments (AMIC).
• Maintenance of Rebate Register co-ordinating non-conforming activities and process.
• From time to time, participate or manage projects within the master finance area with a strong focus on maintaining financial governance standards and financial control performance improvements.
• Provide support and participate in VPS, co-ordinating actions for Cost Deployment.
• Creating Purchase order (P+).
• Deliver statistics and reports to Authorities or other related parties.
• Manage Period End Closing time plans /closing schedule preparation, cooperation with and communication to all stakeholders.
• Prepare required documentation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure fulfilment of internal control requirements.
• Work in accordance to the work instructions and Process requirements.
• Prepare and update work instructions, forms, and spread sheets for accounting personnel. 
• Actively participate in process standardization.

Qualification & Job Experience

• Completed B Com Accounting degree or equivalent.

Key Competencies

•     Must be able to use own initiative.
•     Be a team player.
•     Organised
•     Be Structure Orientated and Deadline Driven. 
•     Self-Motivated.
•     Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•     Interpersonal skills.
•     Computer literacy. Excel (effective)