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Branch Accountant Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com

Title: Branch Accountant

Company: ExecutivePlacements.com

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Branch Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003547/EHo

Date posted:

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Can you keep the books as tight as a brand-new engine and still hit month-end like a pit crew? If you know your way around dealership numbers, thrive under pressure and can balance multiple moving parts without stalling, this Branch Accountant role is ready to put you in the driver’s seat.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is a high-performing automotive company looking for a hands-on Branch Accountant to take control of dealerships. This is where finance meets the showroom floor, fast-paced, operational and always moving.

You’ll own the full accounting function up to balance sheet, manage a small but crucial team and ensure the numbers behind the business are as polished as the cars being sold. If you like your days dynamic, your deadlines tight and your impact visible, this is your kind of ride!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the full accounting function up to balance sheet
  • Manage daily accounting operations across dealerships
  • Drive month-end processes and reporting deadlines
  • Oversee and support debtors, creditors and admin teams
  • Ensure accurate reconciliations, journals and financial controls
  • Keep financial processes running smoothly in a high-volume environment

Job Experience and Skills Required:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting
  • 5 to 6 years’ experience in a full-function accounting role within a dealership / automotive environment
  • Evolve system experience essential
  • Advanced MS Excel skills
  • High attention to detail (you spot the cents others miss)
  • Deadline-driven with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

If you’re ready to take control of the numbers behind the wheel, and keep the financial engine running at full speed, this role is your next gear shift!

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  • Financial Managers
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  • Management Accountants
  • Financial Controllers
  • Cost Accountants
  • Payroll
  • All Finance C-Suite roles

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:

Elzette Hood

Executive Consultant

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