Head of Accounting
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Job Location:
Port Elizabeth - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Volkswagen Group Africa we are more than a car manufacturer - we are a global mobility company driven by innovation quality and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage) Centurion and Sandton we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance safety and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse skilled and passionate employees who value collaboration integrity and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation digitalization and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations - responsibly sustainably and together.
Duties & Responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Accounting to assume overall responsibility for all accounting functions within the organization ensuring accurate compliant and timely financial data and statutory financial reporting in line with IFRS and Volkswagen Group Accounting Guidelines. The role provides strong financial leadership supports business strategy and governance and mitigates financial and reputational risk. - This position is based in teh Finance Division (Kariega)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overall responsibility for financial accounting and reporting including preparation and transmission of FACTS reporting to the parent company.
- Oversight of the preparation of Company and Group consolidated Annual Financial Statements.
- Overall accountability for inventory accounting and control product and component costing.
- Ensure integrity of management accounting data to support decision-making.
- Oversight of Accounts Payable management.
- Ensure adherence to IFRS and VW Group Accounting Guidelines.
- Responsibility for accounting and claims processes under the Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP); Production Incentive (PI) benefits and EUR1 calculations.
- Management of Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS) benefit applications and claims.
- Liaison with Group Accounting External Auditors Benefit Fund Administrators and Government stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting systems policies and procedures.
- Provide strategic financial leadership and act as a trusted business advisor.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant CA(SA) or
BCom Accounting Honours Degree with completed articles
Work Experience:
- Completed articles with strong financial reporting experience
- Minimum of 5-7 years experience in a financial accounting environment
- Experience in complex regulatory audit and reporting environments preferred
Technical & Behavioral Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of financial guidelines IFRS and accounting principles
- Strong financial and analytical capability with strategic thinking ability
- Ability to translate complex financial data into executive-level insights
- Excellent communication collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong leadership and people management capability
- High level of integrity and sound business judgment
- Commercial and business acumen
NOTE
Please ensure that you upload:
Updated CV
Certified copies of qualifications
Certified copy of ID document
Important: Applications without all required documents and late applications will not be considered.
If you are a dynamic and proactive professional eager to contribute to Volkswagen Group Africas ongoing success we encourage you to apply.
Ready to grow with us Submit your application by clicking Apply Now before 14th May 2026
Queries: Contact Bahieya Dolley at
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Desired Experience & Qualification
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Accounting to assume overall responsibility for all accounting functions within the organization ensuring accurate compliant and timely financial data and statutory financial reporting in line with IFRS and Volkswagen Group Accounting Guidelines. The role provides strong financial leadership supports business strategy and governance and mitigates financial and reputational risk. - This position is based in teh Finance Division (Kariega)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overall responsibility for financial accounting and reporting including preparation and transmission of FACTS reporting to the parent company.
- Oversight of the preparation of Company and Group consolidated Annual Financial Statements.
- Overall accountability for inventory accounting and control product and component costing.
- Ensure integrity of management accounting data to support decision-making.
- Oversight of Accounts Payable management.
- Ensure adherence to IFRS and VW Group Accounting Guidelines.
- Responsibility for accounting and claims processes under the Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP); Production Incentive (PI) benefits and EUR1 calculations.
- Management of Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS) benefit applications and claims.
- Liaison with Group Accounting External Auditors Benefit Fund Administrators and Government stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting systems policies and procedures.
- Provide strategic financial leadership and act as a trusted business advisor.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant CA(SA) or
BCom Accounting Honours Degree with completed articles
Work Experience:
- Completed articles with strong financial reporting experience
- Minimum of 5-7 years experience in a financial accounting environment
- Experience in complex regulatory audit and reporting environments preferred
Technical & Behavioral Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of financial guidelines IFRS and accounting principles
- Strong financial and analytical capability with strategic thinking ability
- Ability to translate complex financial data into executive-level insights
- Excellent communication collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong leadership and people management capability
- High level of integrity and sound business judgment
- Commercial and business acumen
NOTE
Please ensure that you upload:
Updated CV
Certified copies of qualifications
Certified copy of ID document
Important: Applications without all required documents and late applications will not be considered.
Required Experience:
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