Accounting Administrator
Port Elizabeth, ZA
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Position / or Job Title: ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR
Driving the future of automotive. We’re Lear For You.
Company Overview
Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation
Position overview:
As accounting administrator, you will be in charge of compiling, processing and maintaining accounts payable records
Key Responsibilities:
• Daily processing of invoices and returns to suppliers and liaising with suppliers
• Prepare monthly vendor reconciliations and payments for electronic transfer
• Monthly tracking, investigation and resolution of outstanding reconciling items
• Weekly cashflow forecasting of accounts payable balances
• Prepare month end accruals for costs not processed within accounting period
• Internal control and SOX monitoring functions
• Analysis of general ledger accounts
• Relief / stand-in support for issuing, maintaining and consolidating weekly time and attendance of labourbroker hours worked
• Other ad hoc finance and accounting activities assigned in support of the finance function
Key skills and Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics. A relevant tertiary qualification or studies towards a
relevant tertiary qualification would be highly advantageous.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
2 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment is essential. Experience gained in the automotive industry would be advantageous.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A working knowledge of SAP ERP system would be advantageous. General computer skills need to be above average. The ideal person would be honest, reliable, methodical and possess strong assertive skills.
Why Lear
We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.
What We Offer
Access to Learning and development opportunities
- Opportunities to give back to the community
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.