Head of Accounting - Kariega

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant CA(SA) or BCom Accounting Honours Degree with completed articles
• Completed articles with strong financial reporting experience
• Minimum 5–7 years' experience in a financial accounting environment
• Experience in complex regulatory, audit, and financial reporting environments (preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Ability to interpret complex financial information for executive decision-making
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• High level of integrity and sound business judgment

• Lead and manage all financial accounting and reporting functions
• Prepare and submit FACTS reporting to the parent company
• Oversee Company and Group consolidated Annual Financial Statements
• Manage inventory accounting, costing, and financial controls
• Ensure the integrity of management accounting information
• Oversee Accounts Payable operations
• Ensure compliance with IFRS Accounting Guidelines
• Manage APDP accounting, Production Incentive (PI) claims, and EUR1 calculations
• Oversee Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS) applications and claims
• Liaise with Group Accounting, external auditors, government stakeholders, and benefit fund administrators
• Develop and improve accounting systems, policies, and procedures
• Provide strategic financial leadership and business advisory support
• Mitigate financial and reputational risk Support governance and compliance initiatives