• Job Description

  Req#: REF207234Q

  Company Description

  Corporate success at Bosch is determined by innovation capability and an edge in know-how. Accept with us the challenge of new tasks by your willingness to permanently learn something new.

  Africa is a growing region in the Bosch Group. Bosch employs more than 2 000 associates in Africa and operates in the business sectors mobility; industry; consumer goods and energy and building technology.

  Job Description

  Bosch is looking to employ an experienced Financial Accountant in their Finance department.

  The successful incumbent will be responsible for amongst other the following;

  Responsible for the overall Robert Bosch (Pty) Ltd Operational Accounting service line. The service line includes general ledger processing and accurate trail balancing. This role also covers finalization of annual external audits, financial statements, group reporting on entity level as well as submission of indirect taxes etc.

  • Complete and accurate month-end closing for all business units operating in Robert Bosch (Pty) Ltd.
  • Legal entity reporting including finance data and reporting for group financial statements.
  • Maintaining fixed assets register and IFRS16 leases within SAP.
  • Approving payments on electronic banking system for Robert Bosch (Pty) Ltd.
  • Prepare and submit VAT201 returns.
  • Risk manager for tax compliance enabling in SAP S/4 HANA.
  • Co-ordinate and conclude statutory external audit including supporting notes to the financial statements.
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures, and core values with a service mindset.
  • Drive continuous standardization, automation, and lean processing within the department.
  • Accountable for full operational accounting function with support of two Accountants.

  Experience Required:

  • 8+ years’ commercial experience in a similar financial accounting position in a multi-national entity.
  • Solid experience with IFRS reporting.
  • SAP knowledge and experience required.
  • Fluent in English.

  Skills Required:

  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with numerous parties and across all levels.
  • Advanced excel skills.
  • Analysis and presentation skills.
  • Ability to look at the big picture across end-to-end processes and implement successful solutions.

  Personal Characteristics:

  • Results driven.
  • Adherence to deadlines, time, and priority management.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong sense of compliance to internal and external legislation.
  • Service Mindset.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • Candidate must have completed Articles

  Additional Information

  By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. Robert Bosch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

  By responding to this advert, you consent to Robert Bosch (Pty) Ltd to the processing of your personal information for the recruitment purposes and confirm that any personal information has been submitted voluntarily.

  Applicants will be requested to fill in and sign a POPIA Act Consent form. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful

• About the company

  The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 395,000 associates worldwide (as of April 22nd, 2021). The company generated sales of 71.5 billion euros in 2020. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services.

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