Senior Accountant

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

How You Will Make an Impact: Responsible for Managing or Performing duties across Multiple Areas of South Africa finance activities, including Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Control, Accounting, Corporate Tax, VAT, Statutory Audit support for one Trial Balance Location, Treasury Support and Banking Activities, Support AP and AR Processes, Financial Data verification, Financial Records Maintenance and month-End closing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting Management

Supporting Finance Manager in Managing and controlling Finance and Admin aspects comprised of General ledger activities with primary focus to Refinish business unit operations, support AP and AR processes, and Stock Count Supervision

Month End Closing Processing (Journal Preparation, Journal Review, IC Recharges, P&L Review, managing of the full trial balance)

Support in Cost Analysis to Finance Manager and Market Director for Refinish

Regular GL Reconciliations & Analysis and Corrective Actions for selected accounts

Support and collaborate with accounting team

Cash Flow preparation as needed or requested

Support annual statutory audits (external), and occasional internal audit requests, including shop audits.

Support colleagues with Banking Related Activities of South Africa accounts. Support review and approval of outgoing payments, assist with Treasury Management as needed

Support the accounting team with Car Fleet and Corporate Cards maintenance as needed

Assist and control Rebates, accruals and other calculation as needed and directed

Support shop branch managers

Support ad-hoc projects

Help and support (supervise) teammates

Budgeting and Planning

Budget preparation and submission, Review and Control for Budget Vs Actuals on Monthly P&L for Refinish business unit

Compliance aspects

Support Tax compliance activities as per directions from Finance Manager, understand VAT Completion and reporting to Authorities.

Primary Contact for Refinish Market Director, Customer Service, Sales - Trouble Shoot in Multiple Areas interfaced with Finance and overall Operations.

Support Statutory Audit Completion and reporting to Authorities.

Employees Concur Card Administration

SBU’s Involved

Primary focus on Refinish coatings business unit, support to other business units as needed.

What you bring

Minimum qualifications:

Related finance degree and equivalent practical experience.

+5 years of relevant work experience in Manufacturing/FMCG and/or Industrial listed company, preferably Multinational Firm

Fluent in English – Written and Spoken

Required Skills

Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks in a deadline-driven organization

Hands-on mentality: Act as an owner and deliver on commitments.

Team player with good interpersonal skills to engage all stakeholders in the change process

Highly motivated, creative and innovative with the ability to work on own initiative

Used to work in a multi-cultural environment with multiple stakeholders

ERP / SAP know how

Microsoft office package

Understanding of Cost Accounting and manufacturing environment

Dynamic, intelligent, personable, hands-on self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, with a strong work ethic.

Assertive, resilient, persuasive and diplomatic, able to function in a tough independent environment, handle stress and pressure and stand his/her ground when necessary.

Excellent written and presentation skills.

Analytical with excellent planning and organizational skills.

High Level of knowledge in financial concepts and ability to read and understand Financial Statements direction

Strong business and financial acumen.

What We Offer: 

The opportunity to be part of a global organization. 

The chance to work on projects that will have a significant impact on our business. A dynamic, fast-paced environment that values innovation and creativity. Continuous learning and development opportunities within a Fortune 500 company. A strong focus on innovation and developing cutting-edge products and technologies. A commitment to sustainability and an inclusive, supportive workplace. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.