JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Responsible for Managing or Performing duties across Multiple Areas of South Africa finance activities, including Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Control, Accounting, Corporate Tax, VAT, Statutory Audit support for one Trial Balance Location, Treasury Support and Banking Activities, Support AP and AR Processes, Financial Data verification, Financial Records Maintenance and month-End closing processes.

ACTIVITIES

Finance & Accounting Management

• Supporting Finance Manager in Managing and controlling Finance and Admin aspects comprised of General ledger activities  with primary focus to Refinish business unit operations, support AP and AR processes, and Stock Count Supervision

• Month End Closing Processing  (Journal Preparation, Journal Review, IC Recharges, P&L Review, managing of the full trial balance)

• Support in Cost Analysis to Finance Manager and Market Director for Refinish

• Regular GL Reconciliations & Analysis and Corrective Actions for selected accounts

• Support and collaborate with accounting team

• Cash Flow preparation as needed or requested

• Support annual statutory audits (external), and occasional internal audit requests, including shop audits.

• Support colleagues with Banking Related Activities of South Africa accounts. Support review and approval of outgoing payments, assist with Treasury Management as needed

• Support the accounting team with Car Fleet and Corporate Cards maintenance as needed

• Assist and control Rebates, accruals and other calculation as needed and directed 

• Support shop branch managers

• Support ad-hoc projects

• Help and support (supervise) teammates

Budgeting and Planning

• Budget preparation and submission, Review and Control for Budget Vs Actuals on Monthly P&L for Refinish business unit  

Compliance aspects

• Support Tax compliance activities as per directions from Finance Manager, understand VAT Completion and reporting to Authorities.

• Primary Contact for Refinish Market Director, Customer Service, Sales - Trouble Shoot in Multiple Areas interfaced with Finance and overall Operations.

• Support Statutory Audit Completion and reporting to Authorities.

• Employees Concur Card Administration.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATION:

• Minimum qualifications:

• Related finance degree and equivalent practical experience.

• +5 years of relevant work experience in Manufacturing/FMCG and/or Industrial listed company, preferably Multinational Firm

• Fluent in English – Written and Spoken

SKILLS:

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks in a deadline-driven organization

• Hands-on mentality: Act as an owner and deliver on commitments.

• Team player with good interpersonal skills to engage all stakeholders in the change process

• Highly motivated, creative and innovative with the ability to work on own initiative

• Used to work in a multi-cultural environment with multiple stakeholders

• ERP / SAP know how

• Microsoft office package

• Understanding of Cost Accounting and manufacturing environment

• Dynamic, intelligent, personable, hands-on self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, with a strong work ethic.

• Assertive, resilient, persuasive and diplomatic, able to function in a tough independent environment, handle stress and pressure and stand his/her ground when necessary.

• Excellent written and presentation skills.

• Analytical with excellent planning and organisational skills.

• High Level of knowledge in financial concepts and ability to read and understand Financial Statements direction

• Strong business and financial acumen.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.