Branch Accountant - Automotive

About the role

The Branch Accountant supports day-to-day dealership finance operations, ensuring accurate accounting and compliance with financial policies. The role works closely with finance and branch teams so that transactions are reviewed, documented and reconciled. It covers vehicle deal documentation, pricing, discount checks and cash and banking oversight, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness and month-end deadlines in a high-volume automotive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Review and support the posting of daily branch transactions, including invoices, receipts, customer collections and vendor payments.
• Support vehicle deals by checking financial aspects, pricing and discount requests, ensuring accuracy and proper approvals.
• Monitor cash collections, bank deposits and petty cash, keeping balances accurate and reconciled.
• Prepare and follow up on reconciliations for customer accounts, vendor balances and petty cash.
• Assist with month-end close, including accrual inputs, provisions and journal support.
• Track branch operating expenses, purchase orders and supplier invoices to spot overspending or miscoding.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, delegation of authority (DOA), internal controls and audit requirements.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial controls.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounting, branch finance or high-volume transactional finance.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, and dealership finance operations.

Required skills

• Proficiency in reconciliation and strong numerical accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Good Excel skills and the ability to manage trackers.
• Ability to manage daily priorities and meet month-end deadlines.