Finance Associate at AUTO24

AUTO24, the fastest growing certified pre-owned marketplace for cars in Africa, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their new team in Johannesburg, South Africa.

As our Finance Assistant, you will report directly to the Finance, HR and Operations Manager and support a broad range of tasks including payroll processing, accounting, financial planning and budgeting.

The ideal candidate will possess a good understanding of the automotive industry, exceptional work ethic, analytical skills, a CAN DO attitude, willingness to learn and do better every day as well as a passion for driving results.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Administration: • Support the preparation and processing of invoices, purchase orders, and vendor payments.
• Assist in maintaining financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, and expense reports.
• Reconcile financial statements and assist in preparing financial reports as required.
• Monitor and manage petty cash transactions.
• Assist in budget tracking and expense analysis.
• Payroll, Benefits Management and HR Admin: • Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Maintain employee records related to payroll and benefits.
• Support the administration of employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee perks.
• Help with onboarding new employees, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed and processed.
• Maintain employee records and update HR databases with relevant information.
• Support employee offboarding and exit interviews.
• Compliance and Policy Adherence: • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal regulations related to finance and HR activities.
• Assist in monitoring changes in relevant laws and regulations and recommend necessary updates to internal policies.
• Communication and Collaboration: • Maintain effective communication with employees and management to address finance and HR-related queries.
• Collaborate with team members to streamline processes and improve efficiency in finance and HR operations.
• General Administrative Support: • Provide general administrative support to the Finance, Operations and HR team, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and handling correspondence.

Requirements:

• Prior direct experience (3+ years) in a small finance team managing accounting and payroll in South Africa is mandatory unless you have worked for a Big 4 Audit firm
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the automotive industry in South Africa is preferred but not mandatory
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Quick books is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized with the ability to multitask effectively.

Benefits:

• A young, dynamic and innovative fast-growing company on a mission bring trust and transparency back to used cars buyers in South Africa
• Attractive career development prospects
• Ongoing training in various fields
• A pleasant, cheerful working environment focused on the well-being of its teams
• A pleasant working environment in a dynamic, human-sized team
• A permanent position
• An attractive remuneration package (tailored to your profile and experience)
• Benefits such as 50% contribution to your medical insurance (for you and up to 4 dependents), additional paid leave and access to maternity or paternity leave as per company policy
• Recognized expertise in automotive digital