Finance Graduate M/F

CFAO South Africa is a key player in South Africa's mobility market. With more than 7,200 colleagues and over 160 sites, CFAO South Africa offers vehicle and truck sales and rentals, supply chain solutions, logistics management, material handling, automotive assembly, and the import and export of automotive components. We are a regional division of the pan African business CFAO Group, headquartered in France and a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation in Japan. CFAO South Africa has a strong expansion vision in South Africa, while supporting CFAO Group's expansion strategy into the African continent in the automotive sector and other sectors, including healthcare and renewable energy. We are a significant contributor to the support, development, and growth of the automotive industry in South Africa and across Africa.

We are looking for a Finance Graduate M/F based in South Africa.

Are you a Finance graduate looking for an opportunity to make your mark in the business world? Well, look no further.

CFAO Holdings South Africa is offering a 12 month contract to an enthusiastic go getter who wants to expand their knowledge, skill and practical experience in the Finance field. The position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Finance Graduate will be responsible for carrying out accounting and administrative duties such as the processing and payment of vendors' invoices, reconciliation of statements, following up on unpaid vendors, obtaining statements and invoices, and providing bookkeeping and clerical support to all financial functions.

This person would also be responsible for the Bank Reconciliation process (Cashbooks) which will include accurate allocation of cash on the company's bank accounts.

• Matric / Relevant Diploma / Degree or studying towards one
• At least 1 2 years of relevant experience

• Reconcile invoices, requisitions, purchase orders, etc.
• Support weekly and monthly payment run preparation.
• Ensure three quotes are obtained from vendors prior to payment processing.
• Resolve supplier queries with guidance from senior team members.
• Ensure invoices agree to contracts, quotations and orders.
• Ensure all invoices are VAT compliant and the correct VAT treatment is applied.
• Capture creditor invoices in a timely manner.
• Follow up and resolve all accounts payable queries.
• Forward remittance advices and statements to suppliers after payment run completion.
• Open vendor accounts in the system after vetting and approval.
• Assist in vendor statement reconciliations and follow up on unresolved items.

• Raise invoices and liaise with customers on payments to keep overdue balances minimal.
• Obtain debtor reconciliations and resolve all queries.
• Capture receipts and allocate customer payments.
• Support preparation of age analysis reports.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.

• Process transactions to cashbooks daily.
• Maintain and reconcile cashbooks to bank statements weekly.
• Report discrepancies to the responsible accountant for resolution.

• Ensure audit deliverables are maintained according to the standards required by auditors (internal / external).
• Assist in preparation of cost/profit centre reports by maintaining and providing analytical assistance.
• Maintain filing on a monthly basis.
• Carry out any ad hoc duties that are assigned.