Financial Manager

Autocar, LLC; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic automotive company in Durbanville is seeking a Financial Manager to optimize financial operations and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, 5-7 years of accounting experience, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, guiding audits, and establishing effective business processes. Competitive compensation with benefits is offered.

Benefits

Base salary

Incentive bonus opportunities

Medical/dental/vision options

401K plan

Qualifications

• 5-7 years business experience in accounting and reporting.
• 3-4 years supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial and accounting operations.
• Lead monthly financial close process.
• Generate reports for consolidations and compliance.
• Build and manage a cohesive financial team.
• Innovate business processes to achieve financial goals.
• Coordinate budgets and financial forecasts.
• Conduct financial analytics ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with external auditors during audits.
• Provide information to enhance decision-making.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Description

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Your Mission

Drive the sustainable success of our organization by optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness. As a key player, you will spearhead the management of our accounting and finance functions, ensuring meticulous control monitoring, interpreting financial data, and averting any unforeseen challenges.

Location: The candidate will work from GVW Group’s offices in Durbanville, with the possibility to relocate to Birmingham, Alabama, USA, after 1 year.

• All U.S. based employment is subject to company discretion and U.S. legal and visa requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company's financial and accounting facets functions (including various entities’ General Ledgers, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash).
• Lead and manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring accurate recording of all incurred costs, reviewing journal entries, reconciling account balances, and preparing comprehensive reports.
• Generate reports pertaining to consolidations, bank compliance, and specific entity location and department activities.
• Establish and nurture a robust, cohesive financial team, actively managing performance to align with company and personal objectives.
• Innovate and implement business processes and accounting policies to fortify internal controls and steer the company toward both short and long-term financial goals.
• Coordinate and compile budgets, financial statements, and forecasts while reporting on variances.
• Conduct financial analytics, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other pertinent financial standards.
• Collaborate with external auditors during the year-end audit, aiding in the preparation of audit schedules, data, and information. Work closely with the accounting team to facilitate a smooth audit process.
• Proactively engage with various departments across the organization, providing essential information to enhance decision-making processes, boost profitability, and uphold proper accounting procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 5 – 7 years business experience in accounting and reporting
• 3 – 4 years supervisory experience is preferred

Autocar LLC offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, to include base salary, incentive bonus opportunities, and benefits such as medical / dental / vision options, 401K plan, etc.

Autocar is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.