PG GROUP IS HIRING: FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

Location: Alrode, Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: PG Group – Widney Transport Components
Date Posted: 20 July 2026
Requisition ID: 3306
Job Title: Financial Assistant
Industry: Automotive Components Manufacturing
Province: Gauteng
Work Location: Alrode, Alberton

ABOUT PG GROUP

PG Group is a leading South African organisation with operations across various sectors, including automotive and specialist glass solutions. The company is committed to delivering quality products and services while maintaining strong operational, financial, and governance standards.

This vacancy is within Widney Transport Components, a specialist supplier of commercial vehicle glass and sliding window solutions. The business supplies solutions to the bus and train industry and is the only locally accredited sliding window supplier for several major automotive manufacturers, including Toyota, Daimler Chrysler, General Motors, Nissan, and Ford.

ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANT ROLE

PG Group is seeking a capable and detail-oriented Financial Assistant to support the finance function at its Alrode, Alberton operation.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial information, supporting financial reporting, monitoring debtors and creditors, reviewing expenses, and ensuring that financial documentation and processes are completed accurately and on time.

The role requires someone who is analytical, organised, systematic, detail-conscious, and comfortable working with financial data and accounting systems.

The Financial Assistant will also contribute to sound business decision-making by identifying financial concerns and ensuring that transactions and expenses are correctly recorded and allocated.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The primary purpose of the role is to:

Generate, check, report, and maintain accurate and timely financial information.
Support the business with reliable financial documentation.
Assist management and the business with financial information for decision-making.
Promote good corporate governance and financial control.
Ensure compliance with Group policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.
Monitor financial transactions and identify potential discrepancies or areas requiring attention.
Support the effective management of debtors, creditors, expenses, accruals, and labour costs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Analysis and Cost Control

Analyse cost centres and identify areas of concern or potential improvement.
Review expenses to ensure they are posted to the correct cost allocation.
Check expense allocations against approved budgets.
Highlight unusual expenses, discrepancies, and variances for further investigation.
Assist with monitoring financial performance against budget.
Provide accurate financial information to support business decisions.

Month-End Reporting

Generate accurate month-end financial reports.
Assist with the execution and completion of month-end financial processes.
Ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and submitted within required deadlines.
Assist with reviewing financial data and identifying discrepancies.
Support the finance team with required month-end accounting administration.

Debtors and Accounts Receivable

Ensure customer invoices and debtors’ statements are generated and sent out on time.
Ensure payments received are correctly allocated and posted.
Monitor debtor accounts and follow up on outstanding payments.
Follow up on overdue accounts to ensure collections remain within required targets.
Assist in improving cash flow through effective debtor management.
Follow up on documentation required for new debtors.
Ensure new debtor documentation is completed and submitted to Group Credit.
Maintain accurate debtor records and financial information.

Creditors and Accounts Payable

Analyse creditors’ age analysis regularly.
Monitor outstanding supplier accounts.
Assist in ensuring creditors are paid within agreed payment terms.
Follow up on overdue creditor accounts and ensure issues are addressed.
Help manage creditor-related queries and discrepancies.
Support effective supplier account management to minimise the risk of disruptions to business operations and production line stoppages.

Labour Cost Reporting

Prepare and complete labour reports accurately and on time.
Ensure labour costs are allocated to the correct cost centres or categories.
Review labour-related financial information for accuracy.
Assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies in labour cost allocations.

Accruals and Expense Reviews

Conduct timely reviews of accruals and expenses.
Ensure accruals and expenses remain within approved targets.
Investigate and explain financial variances.
Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

General Finance Administration

Assist with ad hoc accounting and finance administration.
Maintain accurate and organised financial documentation.
Assist with financial queries from internal departments and relevant stakeholders.
Follow established financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Perform other finance-related duties as required by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should have:

Grade 12 / Matric.
Diploma in Finance or a relevant finance-related qualification.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate should have:

At least 3 years’ experience working in a finance environment.
Practical experience in creditors and debtors functions.
Previous experience working with SAP.
Experience with financial administration and reporting.
Exposure to cost centre analysis, expense allocation, and financial controls will be advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should have knowledge of:

Microsoft Office applications.
SAP or similar financial systems.
Financial administration processes.
Debtors and creditors management.
Financial reporting and month-end processes.
Expense monitoring and cost allocation.
Budget monitoring and variance analysis.

Knowledge or experience within the automotive components manufacturing environment will be advantageous.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with financial information.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Good planning and organisational abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
A systematic and methodical approach to work.
Strong computer literacy.
Ability to work with financial systems and spreadsheets.
Ability to identify errors and discrepancies.
Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
A proactive approach to identifying financial concerns and areas for improvement.
Strong administrative and record-keeping abilities.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

This position may be well suited to a finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, financial records, accounting systems, and detailed reports.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across multiple finance functions, including debtors, creditors, month-end reporting, cost centre analysis, expense reviews, accruals, and labour cost reporting.

Candidates should also be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and other departments.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY?

Joining PG Group provides an opportunity to work within an established organisation and gain valuable experience in a specialist manufacturing environment.

The role offers exposure to several important areas of finance, including:

Financial reporting.
Debtors and creditors management.
Cash flow support.
Cost centre analysis.
Budget monitoring.
Month-end processes.
Labour cost allocation.
Accrual and expense reviews.
SAP financial systems.
Corporate governance and financial controls.

This could be a valuable opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to further develop their skills within a structured corporate and manufacturing environment.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

PG Group and its subsidiaries are committed to the principles of employment equity and are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants who apply for vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on fairness and equity.

Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability are not considered exclusively and are not determinative of appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries.

IMPORTANT JOB DETAILS

Company: PG Group
Business: Widney Transport Components
Position: Financial Assistant
Location: Alrode, Alberton, Gauteng
Requisition ID: 3306
Posted: 20 July 2026
Qualification: Grade 12 + Diploma in Finance
Experience: 3 years in finance
Additional Experience: SAP, Creditors and Debtors
Industry Experience: Automotive components manufacturing knowledge advantageous

WHO CAN APPLY?

This opportunity is suitable for candidates who meet the minimum requirements, including Grade 12/Matric, a Diploma in Finance, at least 3 years of finance experience, SAP experience, and practical experience in creditors and debtors functions.

Candidates with strong analytical and administrative skills, good attention to detail, experience with financial reporting, and knowledge of the automotive components manufacturing environment are encouraged to apply.

Requisition ID: 3306

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