Job Highlights
Mercedes-Benz South Africa is hiring a Finance Operations Administrator.
Closing date: 11 July 2024
- Start date: immediately
- Job number: MER0003A76
Location: Pretoria, ZA
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services South Africa (MBFS SA) is a leading captive automotive financial services provider, operating in 40 countries as the global financial services arm of Mercedes-Benz Mobility.
To achieve its goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services, the company is looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn.
Job Purpose
Mercedes-Benz South Africa has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Operations Administrator to join their Finance team.
This role takes finance operations to a whole new level, encouraging you to exceed business needs and work in a collaborative team who are just as passionate as you to provide exceptional experiences.
You’ll be required to have a thorough grasp of lease accounting procedures for both Mercedes-Benz South Africa contract management and financial accounting systems.
Qualifications
- 1 to 3 years’ working experience
- Experience within Financial Service Industry
- Degree/Diploma – Financial accounting or financial management
- Postgraduate Qualification advantageous
Competencies
- · Planning and coordination
- · Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
- · Technical Proficiency
- · Accounting Proficiency
- · Financial Reporting
- · Reconciliation
- · Vendor Management
- · Risk Management
- · Operational Reporting
- · Customer Service Orientation
Skills and Attributes
Attributes:
- · Professionalism
- · Self-confident
- · Self-management
- · Emotional Intelligence
- · Must be Detail Oriented
- · Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines
- · Ethical Conduct and Integrity
- · Adaptability
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key Skills:
- · Computer Literacy (MS Office)
- · Analytical Skills
- · Presentation Skills
- · Written & Verbal Communication
- · Problem Solving Skills
- · Business and Financial Acumen
- · Interpersonal Skills
- · Organisational Skills
- · Time Management
- · Teamwork
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Transaction Processing:
- Process insurance receipts and lead fee payments in the accounting system (SAP), ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions.
- Reconciliation and Reporting:
- Perform reconciliation of insurance lead fees and prepare the monthly insurance income statement to support financial reporting and decision-making processes.
Inventory Risk Calculation:
- Calculate the inventory risk share payable between Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, utilising established methodologies and systems.
Journal Management:
- Administer the daily posting of journals into the accounting system (SAP), maintaining the integrity of financial data and records.
Sales Data Reporting:
- Report relevant sales data from Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services regarding buyback lease contracts, ensuring accurate accounting and classification of all assets in the IBIS system.
Operational Performance Reporting:
- Administer the collation and reporting of Operational Performance indicators for monthly reporting, providing valuable insights into business performance.
Financial Analysis:
- Calculate and analyse Net credit losses, Fee income, and other expenses for monthly reporting, supporting strategic decision-making processes.
Pricing Validation:
- Perform pricing checks and validations to ensure accuracy and completeness in our financial product pricing, mitigating potential risks and maximizing profitability.
Vendor Management:
- Create new vendor records or update existing vendors in the accounting system, ensuring accurate mapping between relevant business systems and maintaining vendor data integrity.
How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: 11 July 2024
Strictly no CVs will be considered sent via email. APPLY HERE ON THE MERCEDES-BENZ CAREERS PORTAL.
