Head of Accounting - Midrand at BMW Group South Africa

Purpose of the Job & Key Responsibilities

As Head of Accounting for BMW Group SA, you take overall responsibility for the financial statements towards external authorities as well as towards the local Board of Management (Actuals, Forecasts and Budget).

Although daily operations for treasury trades are done as shared service from BMW SA Financial Services you also are managing the strategic medium- and long-term treasury requirements and ensure compliance with relevant Group Policies, Guidelines, Instructions and Procedures as well as external legislative requirements e.g. Of South African Reserve bank compliance for all areas of the business, and Company’s act governance aspects (Solvency, liquidity). Next to group reporting in terms of IFRS and E-GAAP, general ledger accounting and accounts payable, your tasks include payroll accounting and travel management.

As Head of Accounting, you will also steer the external auditing process and the following-up on findings and prepare all monthly and quarterly closing documents and presentations. Ensuring the regular information exchange and alignment with Group Central FR Functions. You will also take accountability for the control environment within the areas of responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Professional qualification such as CA (SA)

Work Experience

• 8 to 10 years post article experience in the Finance environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance roles

Knowledge & Skills

• IFRS expertise.
• Strong decision-making skills in finance and accounting matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a diverse team.
• Ability and experience to manage conflicts.
• Ability to work under pressure and drive initiatives to optimize processes.
• Highly motivated, self-organized, independent personality who can work independently.