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Automotive OEM - Assistant Finance Manager

Automotive OEM - Assistant Finance Manager

Mototeam (Pty) LtdJohannesburg, South Africa
3 days ago
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.

    • If your current experience and skillsets tick majority of the job specification boxes, then :

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