Head Office Management Accountant - Automotive at SydSen Recruit

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end reporting packs, management accounts and presentations
• Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights to management
• Generate reports using Power BI and MS Excel
• Manage intercompany and related-party loans and transactions
• Account for USD transactions, foreign exchange movements and interest calculations
• Perform reconciliations and maintain accurate supporting documentation
• Maintain audit files and prepare monthly audit reconciliations
• Manage fixed assets, depreciation and CAPEX approvals
• Manage Right of Use Assets and liabilities in accordance with IFRS 16
• Support import-related accounting and Production Rebate Certificate processing
• Review supplier pricing, standard costs and related General Ledger provisions
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting, tax and regulatory requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the automotive industry or a multinational trading environment
• Relevant BCom degree or equivalent university qualification
• CIMA qualification would be advantageous

Strong exposure to:

• Fixed Assets
• Right of Use Assets
• Import and Standard Cost Accounting
• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Provisions
• Banking and Foreign Exchange
• VAT and Tax
• Audit
• Strong experience preparing and presenting Management Accounts
• Proficient in Power BI, Microsoft Excel and MS Office
• Experience working with MS Business Central / DealerBox advantageous
• Strong presentation skills

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work with stakeholders at various levels
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and team-oriented