Group Aftersales Financial Analyst PA at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Type of Position:    

As part of the NSO Finance function, the Financial Analyst role is responsible effective planning, co-ordination, analysis and interpretation of strategic and financial inputs received from Group Aftersales within the National Sales Organisation (NSO). It supports the achievement of local and international reporting deadlines and NSO Finance Controlling objectives.

Job Description and Responsibilities    

• This role requires various functions within the group aftersales finance controlling department. The individual must be able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders from the sales, logistics & launch management departments amongst others.
• Manage the overheads function for Group Service, in conjunction with the overheads analyst.
• Compilation of the Group Service Finance Review deviation analysis and review presentation.
• Work closely with Group Parts – logistics, to ensure that the Landed Cost Factors are in line with the target. Ensure that the logistics department is updated on this key KPI regularly.
• Perform the monthly Group Parts balance sheet reconciliations (Incentives, Inventory, Variable Cost Provisions etc.)
• Perform the logistics cost of sales TPL analysis schedule & generate finance review information on LCOS.
• The preparation of Parts Obsolescence report and review the current provisions that are in place. Ensure the accuracy of the report on an on-going basis.
• Assist the Financial Controller with verifying the Parts scrap report is truthful and correct.
• Supporting the Financial Controller in the preparation of strategic projects that will achieve key strategic objectives set by the division and undertake strategic projects that have a financial impact on the organisation.
• Assisting the Group Aftersales Finance Controller in reviewing, recommending and documenting financial controls of the Group Parts department.
• Any other Ad Hoc requests that might arise in the Group Aftersales Business.

Education and Experience    

• Must have a post Matric qualifications, National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management, Accounting or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 3 – 5 Years financial experience in motor or related industry.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements    

ESSENTIAL:

• Must be proficiency with comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & SAP
• Sound understanding of financial principles.
• Analytically minded with the ability and inclination to work accurately with financial detail Ability to listen and communicate effectively at all levels
• Well-developed interpersonal skill

PREFERRED:

• CA (Chartered Accountant) qualification with SAICA will be preferred.
• Be innovative, resourceful and action-orientated
• Ability to work on own initiative and take accountability for own actions
• A team player, yet be able to work and manage own output independently to meet high quality standards
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet set deadlines