Dealership Financial Manager, Gauteng, East Rand

Mototeam (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mototeam (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to lead the dealership's financial accounting and reporting functions in Gauteng. You will ensure compliance with policies, prepare monthly management accounts, and manage cash flow, debtors, and budgets.

The role requires strong leadership of a finance team and deep knowledge of dealership financial controls. You will oversee vehicle floorplan, stock funding, and OEM accounts, coordinate year-end journals, and liaise with external

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of dealership accounting and financial controls.
• Proven experience managing a finance team (min 5 staff).
• Experience with management accounts, reconciliations, cash flow, budgets, floorplan and OEM accounts.
• Experienced with external auditors and statutory reporting.
• Knowledge of VAT, FIC requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control dealership's financial accounting and reporting functions.
• Ensure compliance with OEM and dealership policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Oversee daily cash flow, banking, and fund optimisation.
• Manage debtor collections and creditor/vendor relations.
• Prepare departmental budgets with line managers and Dealer Principal.
• Monitor performance against budget and provide financial insight.
• Oversee vehicle floorplan, stock funding, and settlements.
• Prepare year-end journals and ensure reconciliation with audited statements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory submissions.
• Lead and develop the finance team and ensure training.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Finance leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

DMS systems knowledge

Audit liaison

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Finance/Accounting qualification

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Evolve / Kerridge / Drive DMS

ERP / reporting tools

Job description

Duties include

• Manage and control the dealership's financial accounting and reporting functions.
• Ensure compliance with OEM and dealership policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations and allocations are completed accurately and timeously.
• Manage daily cash flow, cash movements, and banking requirements to optimise available funds.
• Oversee the collection of outstanding accounts and ensure effective debtor management.
• Manage dealership financial information and ensure the integrity and accuracy of data on the DMS.
• Oversee user access, system controls, passwords, and financial reporting systems.
• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets in conjunction with line managers and the Dealer Principal.
• Monitor dealership performance against budget and provide financial insight to management.
• Manage vehicle floorplan, stock funding, and timely settlement of vehicles.
• Monitor OEM accounts, outstanding balances, incentives, and clawbacks.
• Prepare and verify monthly departmental commission schedules.
• Ensure all variable incentives and clawbacks are correctly calculated and authorised.
• Maintain effective fixed asset controls and ensure accurate recording and depreciation.
• Oversee vehicle stock checks and assist with bi-annual stock take processes.
• Ensure VAT and other statutory returns are accurately completed and submitted within prescribed deadlines.
• Manage applicable FIC reporting requirements and maintain goAML records.
• Prepare financial information and documentation for external auditors and coordinate audit requirements.
• Process year-end journals and ensure financial records reconcile with the final audited financial statements.
• Complete required financial and operational submissions, including Stats SA reporting.
• Manage the financial components of the dealership's BBBEE requirements, including procurement, CSI, ED, SED, and skills development.
• Train, support, and motivate finance and administration staff.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate training and adhere to financial policies and procedures.
• Work closely with HR to ensure salary adjustments and related financial information are submitted within required deadlines.
• Ensure all financial deadlines, month-end procedures, and reporting requirements are consistently met.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric qualification.
• Relevant Financial Management, Accounting, or Finance qualification.
• Min of 5 years motor dealership experience – essential.
• Proven experience as a Financial Manager within a franchised motor dealership environment – Multi franchised experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of dealership accounting and financial controls.
• Proven experience managing, leading and developing a finance team – Min of 5 staff.
• Experience with management accounts, reconciliations, cash flow, budgets, floorplan, stock control, and OEM accounts.
• Strong understanding of dealership DMS systems and financial reporting systems – Evolve | Automate | Kerridge | Drive
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of VAT, FIC requirements, statutory reporting, and financial compliance.
• Experience preparing for and working with external auditors.
• Understanding of dealership commission structures, incentives, and clawbacks.
• Strong commercial and analytical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict month-end and year-end deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Automotive dealership experience is essential.
• Reside close to East Rand areas

Submission closing date: No later than 21 September 2026