Financial Accountant

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Various financial tasks for the finance and broader Schaeffler management team
• Monthly reconciliation of General Ledger Balance Sheet Accounts
• Completion of various Monthly Financial reports
• Processing required entries in TB to prepare accurate and complete month end, and quarterly management account transmissions to head office, as well as for local accounts (multiple ledgers)
• Interface the salaries and wages entries from external payroll system into SAP
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
• Work with FSSC to resolve any GRIR and vendor related issues
• Maintain the Schaeffler leased asset tool and post the required entires to comply with IFRS relating to leased assets
• Ensure correct allocation of costs in line with cost centre and functional area stuctures within Schaeffler
• Complete and submit tax returns and provisional tax payments, as well as general correspondence with SARS
• Support Internal and External Audits - implement improvements based on audit findings
• Complete Month End Tasks as per Task List
• Assist in budget preparation and forecast monitoring, providing insights into cost control
• Preparation of year end packs and reports
• Conducting ad hoc blocks of work for the Finance team as required
• Develop over time into the SAP Power User for the Finance module

Your Qualifications

• Certified Accountant Qualification
• 3–5 years of experience in an audit-related environment, such as a training office, in-service training setting, a registered audit firm, or a corporate audit department.
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP as interpreted by IFRS
• Understanding of SAP ERP Finance systems
• Knowledge of South African Tax Laws (VAT, Income Tax, PAYE, CGT)
• Full Computer Literacy, and experience in mastering IT systems to interrogate financial data
• Experience in using ERP Accounting systems Ability and eagerness to learn new things
• Ability to work well with complex problems
• Ability to work under time pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your Contact Schaeffler South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.

Henriett Soós-Németh

+36203106714

Keywords: Experienced; Professional; Full-Time; Unlimited; Finance; Finance