Our client in the Manufacturing sector is currently looking to employ a Branch Accountant to join their team based in Kraaifontein Industria, Cape Town

Step Into a High-Impact Finance Role as a Branch Accountant!

R 35 000 - R 40 000 Basic + Benefits

Awesome career opportunity awaits!

Requirements

• BCom Degree in Accounting or similar qualification

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role
  (Commercial / dealership industry experience advantageous)

• Code 8 driver’s licence

• Strong understanding of general ledger, trial balance, and reconciliations

• Confident, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills

• Approachable, professional, and collaborative working style

• Team player with a positive and respectful attitude

Responsibilities

Banking and Cash Management

• Process daily bank transactions and perform reconciliations

• Load and manage payments via internet banking

• Manage petty cash, receipts, and daily processing

• Bank excess cash when required

• Reconcile COD accounts and prepare payment documentation

Creditors & Debtors Control

• Process expenses and reconcile creditors documentation

• Ensure creditors are paid within agreed terms

• Monitor debtor accounts, follow up on outstanding payments

• Send month-end statements and resolve customer queries

Workshop, WIP and Warranty

• Monitor WIP and warranty documentation flow

• Liaise with workshop teams to ensure accurate reporting

• Prepare daily workshop productivity reports and discuss improvements

Financial Reporting & Reconciliations

• Prepare and analyse income statements, balance sheets, and budgets

• Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations

• Ensure trial balance accuracy at all times

• Prepare departmental and DP meeting reports

Assets, Internal Accounts and Compliance

• Maintain fixed asset registers, audits, and capex applications

• Prepare internal account reconciliations and payment requests

• Manage vehicle maintenance plan bookkeeping and invoicing

• Prepare sundry invoices and submit to finance

• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and asset control

• Maintain excellent filing, housekeeping, and time management standards

Business Support and Collaboration

• Engage in regular discussions with department managers

• Provide insights, reporting support, and financial guidance

• Support management with ad-hoc financial exercises

• Contribute to continuous improvement and skills development within the team

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.