Specialist: Accounting

Job Title: Specialist: Accounting

Posting Start Date: 11/12/26

Job Location (Long):

Midrand, South Africa

The Specialist: Accounting is responsible for the preparation of separate and consolidated financial statements for BMW Financial Services South Africa, as well as the effective management and maintenance of the general ledger. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with applicable legislation, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and BMW Group accounting guidelines.

What awaits you?

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including relevant accruals, in accordance with applicable legislative requirements, IFRS and BMW Group guidelines.
• Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial accounts and reporting, in collaboration with external auditors.
• Oversee and review accounts receivable (excluding collections), accounts payable and intercompany accounts.
• Oversee and review accounting activities relating to Commercial Finance, Treasury, Insurance and Securitisation, including asset-backed securitisation special-purpose entities.
• Oversee and review fixed asset management and remarketing accounting processes, including stocktakes and related reconciliations.
• Plan and coordinate the year-end audit process, provide support to internal and external auditors, and ensure timely resolution of audit findings and accounting-related matters.
• Maintain effective financial internal controls and Key Control Indicators (KCIs), while supporting the implementation of BMW Group policies and relevant legislative changes impacting accounting.
• Contribute to accounting-related projects and drive continuous improvement of reporting processes and system interfaces to enhance automation, accuracy and efficiency.
• Support the management of departmental operating expenditure budgets and liaise with Purchasing on relevant purchasing performance indicators.
• Collaborate closely with the Reporting Department and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to Group, regional and local management, while providing updates on finance-related projects when required.
• Act as Deputy to the Manager: Accounting when required.

What should you bring along?

• Chartered Accountant (South Africa) qualification – CA(SA).
• 1–3 years of relevant post-qualification financial accounting experience.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting processes within the financial services industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and financial reporting capabilities.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Note: Please apply exclusively online via our career portal. Applications via other channels (esp. e-mail) cannot be considered.

BMW Group SA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment, in line with the Employment Equity Act and our internal Employment Equity Plan. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, including those from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act.