Job description
Overview of the role
We are looking for a detail-oriented Branch Accountant to support the financial operations of a multi-brand 3S facility covering showroom, service, and spare parts activities. The role is responsible for ensuring that branch financial transactions are accurately recorded, monitored, documented, and reported in line with company policies and standard operating procedures.
What you will do
• Manage invoicing and delivery documentation by ensuring pricing, conditions, approvals, and required documents are complete before invoice issuance.
• Coordinate with credit control and relevant stakeholders for credit customer transactions, second-set documentation, and timely collections.
• Verify bank transfers, post receipts in SAP, monitor cash desk collections, petty cash float, cheque clearance, refunds, and cash counts in line with SOPs.
• Maintain accurate records for sales invoices, cancellations, gate passes, petty cash, collections, customer refunds, and audit requirements.
• Support financial reporting, cost control, open PO follow-up, cash invoice monitoring, and ad hoc reports requested by finance or branch management.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up with concerned teams to ensure outstanding and overdue invoices are collected on time.
• Support internal audit reviews, implement audit recommendations, escalate process gaps, and highlight any unusual or suspicious transactions.
Skills
Required skills to be successful
• Strong understanding of branch accounting, invoicing, collections, petty cash, and accounts receivable processes.
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a similar discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in branch accounting, preferably within an automotive dealership environment.
About the team
You will be part of the Retail Finance team, working closely with the Finance Business Partner, branch management, credit control, cashiers, audit teams, and operational stakeholders across showroom, service, and spare parts functions. The team plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and smooth branch operations.
What equips you for the role
• Strong team player with good communication skills, a self-starting attitude, and the ability to work with a continuous improvement mindset.
• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and comply with SOPs.
• Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively with finance, branch, credit control, audit, and operational teams.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong follow-up skills with a proactive approach to resolving pending transactions and process gaps