Junior Branch Financial Manager - Somerset West

Ellahi Consulting; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Job summary

Ellahi Consulting seeks a Junior Branch Financial Manager for a reputable national dealership in Somerset West, Western Cape. The role offers exposure to a busy automotive finance environment and a chance to learn and grow within the financial team.

You will assist with monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow, while supporting invoicing, rebates, and supplier payments. A strong eye for detail and 1–2 years of relevant experience are ideal.

Qualifications

• A completed BCom degree, Diploma in Financial Management, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 1–2 years financial experience, preferably within the motor retail sector or a similar fast-paced inventory-based industry.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Drive, Automate, or Kerridge) and intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and daily cash flow monitoring.
• Transaction Control: Oversee vehicle invoicing, processing of deal files, and ensuring accurate allocation of manufacturer rebates and commissions.
• Debtors & Creditors: Manage outstanding balances, follow up on factory receivables, and ensure timeous payment of dealership suppliers.
• Compliance & Audits: Maintain strict adherence to internal controls, FICA regulations, and assist with year-end audit preparations.
• Team Collaboration: Support the Senior Financial Manager and Dealer Principal with ad-hoc financial analysis to drive branch profitability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Education

BCom degree

Diploma in Financial Management

Tools

Drive

Automate

Kerridge

MS Excel

Job description

Junior Branch Financial Manager

A reputable and stable dealership part of a national group in Somerset West, Cape Town is seeking an energetic, deadline-driven, and customer-centric professional to join their financial team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who is eager to learn, grow, and apply their financial knowledge in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly Salary: R20 000 to R25 000 per month (Gross, depending on qualifications and experience)
• Benefits: Company benefits pack (including medical aid and pension fund options)

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: A completed BCom degree, Diploma in Financial Management, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience: Minimum 1 to 2 years of financial experience, preferably within the motor retail sector or a similar fast-paced inventory-based industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (experience with Drive, Automate, or Kerridge is a major advantage) and intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
• Attributes: High attention to detail, strong numerical accuracy, and an energetic mindset capable of thriving under strict deadline pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and daily cash flow monitoring.
• Transaction Control: Oversee vehicle invoicing, processing of deal files, and ensuring accurate allocation of manufacturer rebates and commissions.
• Debtors & Creditors: Manage outstanding balances, follow up on factory receivables, and ensure timeous payment of dealership suppliers.
• Compliance & Audits: Maintain strict adherence to internal controls, FICA regulations, and assist with year-end audit preparations.
• Team Collaboration: Support the Senior Financial Manager and Dealer Principal with ad-hoc financial analysis to drive branch profitability.