Automotive OEM - Assistant Finance Manager

Mototeam (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Johannesburg seeks a Financial Controller. The ideal candidate will be a Newly Qualified CA(SA) or BCom Accounting with 15 years post-article experience. Key responsibilities include managing financial reporting, payroll processes, and supporting financial systems. Strong leadership, communication skills, and analytical abilities are essential, along with a willingness to work overtime and travel as needed. This role offers opportunities in a dynamic automotive financial environment.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified CA(SA) or BCom Accounting with completed articles and 15 years post-article experience.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining financial systems and processes.
• Oversee reporting finance staff and conduct performance reviews.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly reporting packs.
• Support profitability analysis and budgeting processes.
• Manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with HR policies.
• Provide input on financial strategy and supplier management.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Analytical ability

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Proficient in financial systems

Education

CA(SA) or BCom Accounting

Job description

Duties include :

Financial Accounting & Taxation

• Assist in implementing and maintaining effective financial systems, controls, and processes.
• Maintain accurate financial data and ensure integrity in all reporting.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports and statutory submissions.
• Manage general ledger and sub-ledger accounts, creditors payments, and debtors recoveries.
• Oversee fixed asset registers and controls.
• Review VAT, provisional and annual tax returns, and other statutory returns.

Management Accounting

• Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly reporting packs.
• Support profitability analysis across departments.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and expense planning.
• Manage costing methods and contribute to treasury and cash flow management.

Dealership Financial Reporting

• Review and analyse monthly dealer financial reports.
• Support profitability management and financial viability across all dealerships.

Payroll Management

• Assist with managing payroll processes and ensure timely, accurate payments.
• Verify compliance with HR policies and statutory deductions.
• Manage grants, bursaries, and education-related tax allowances.

People Management & Administration

• Oversee reporting finance staff (e.g. Credit Controllers, Accountants).
• Conduct performance reviews, training assessments, and disciplinary actions as required.

Risk & Compliance

• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance and risk management policies.

Other

• Provide input on financial strategy and new business ventures.
• Manage supplier relationships and contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate managerial decision-making records.

Requirements

Qualification : Newly Qualified CA(SA) or BCom Accounting with completed articles and 15 years post-article experience.

• Strong business acumen and analytical ability.
• Proficient in financial systems and IT as a business enabler.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel occasionally (local & national).
• Automotive financial experience highly advantageous.

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