Finance Manager (Motor)

Fouche & Co Recruitment; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager for a motor dealership in KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires overseeing the finance function, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a BCom degree, completed Articles, and over 5 years of financial management experience, ideally in a dealership environment. Offering a competitive salary of R50 000 – R60 000 plus benefits such as provident fund and medical aid.

Benefits

Provident fund

Medical aid

Company vehicle / car allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a financial management role, preferably within a motor dealership environment.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience in managing a small to medium finance team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function of the dealership.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and dealership budgets.
• Monitor and control expenses.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Oversee debtors and creditors, stock control, and asset management.
• Provide financial insights to senior management.
• Manage finance staff to meet deadlines.

Skills

Motor dealership financial processes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting / Finance

Completed Articles

Tools

Kerridge

Automate

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function of the dealership, including accounting, reporting, and compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and dealership budgets.
• Monitor and control expenses, ensuring alignment with dealership profitability objectives.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and internal controls.
• Oversee debtors and creditors, stock control, and asset management.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, OEMs, and other stakeholders.
• Provide financial insights to the Dealer Principal and senior management to support decision‑making.
• Manage finance staff, ensuring deadlines are met and accuracy maintained.
• Integrate within the dealership’s operations and partner with department heads to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximise profitability.
• Implement process improvements to strengthen financial reporting and operational performance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of motor dealership financial processes (floorplan financing, stock control, VAT, etc.) Advantageous
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor a finance team.
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel. (Kerridge, Automate, or similar dealership systems is a plus)

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom Degree in Accounting / Finance (required).
• Completed Articles (required).
• 5+ years experience in a financial management role, preferably within a motor dealership environment.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience in managing a small to medium finance team.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary : R50 000 – R60 000 (depending on experience).
• Benefits : Provident fund, medical aid, company vehicle / car allowance.

What the Company Offers

• Competitive salary and full benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading motor group.
• A high‑performance environment where you can integrate across departments and add measurable value.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.