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Finance Manager – Polokwane

Finance Manager – Polokwane

Bonafide Human CapitalPolokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Our passenger dealer client based in Polokwane currently holds a vacancy for an experienced Financial Manager. Must have experience in the Motor Retail Industry.

The role of the Financial Manager in a dealership is multifaceted, encompassing a broad range of tasks that ensure the financial integrity of the dealership. The role puts you in a unique position to influence decision-making and strategy for the business, and promises an exciting career if you enjoy challenges and problem-solving and can thrive under pressure.

The Financial Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all financial operations run smoothly, from tracking sales and expenses and overseeing inventory management to preparing detailed financial reports. Their work not only supports day-to-day business activities but also informs strategic decisions that can drive growth and profitability.

Specific Role Responsibilities

PROCESS AND GOVERNANCE

  • Contribute to the development of the appropriate strategy and set targets within the area of accountability.
  • Define standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Implement and manage end-to-end processes.
  • Manage all operational risk and risk mitigation initiatives.
  • Monitor and report on progress against operational plan and make adjustments where required.
  • Plan, manage, and monitor governance compliance processes in the area of accountability in order to manage risks and expose liabilities.
  • Resolve problems with the necessary discretion and guidelines.
  • Conduct reconciliation of vehicles, parts, and service assets, verify against accounting records and address all anomalies with senior line management.
  • Manage the security of all assets (including cash) in line with approved policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Monitor and evaluate financial processes for quality and effectiveness and notify stakeholders accordingly.
  • Perform reconciliations of financial records to enable verification of the validity of transactions and take appropriate action where required.
  • Prepare accurate and timely reporting in respect of key performance metrics and recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
  • Prepare the accurate, timely, and effective input of remuneration including incentives, structures, and deductions in compliance with organizational policy.

FINANCE

  • Manage financial activities in line with approved policies and procedures.
  • Manage, monitor, and report on budget variances and provide solutions.
  • Authorize and approve all payments and ensure compliance in terms of company policies.
  • Compile management accounts, including budgets, cash flows, variance analysis, and commentaries.
  • Ensure accurate billing in respect of accounts and charges, and identify opportunities for saving initiatives.
  • Ensure all reconciliations are completed and reviewed.
  • Ensure effective and efficient administration of operational costs within budget, identify areas of financial and operational risk and escalate appropriately.
  • Identify opportunities to minimize cost or increase revenue.
  • Manage outstanding debtors, cash sales, and work in progress to ensure collections are up to date and all risks are identified and actioned.
  • Manage the sales process around vehicle stock books i.e., invoicing and deal files.
  • Manage creditors and ensure all creditors are in line with service level agreements and maximize payment opportunities.
  • Manage the vehicles stock books to ensure accuracy in respect of billing and payment of vehicles and ensure that all documentation is compliant in terms of company policy.
  • Prepare VAT returns and ensure all documents are compliant in terms of SARS directives.
  • Secure the necessary resources to maintain service standards, facilitate problem-solving, and achieve objectives within budget.
  • CLIENT / CUSTOMER

  • Deliver services that create a culture which aims to exceed customers’ expectations in all aspects of the business.
  • Plan, manage, and monitor processes to ensure customer service excellence.
  • Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational objectives.
  • PEOPLE

  • Create an engaging, enabling, and productive work climate aligned to the employee value proposition.
  • Implement and manage workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, reward and recognition, and employee relations to ensure an optimal working environment.
  • Monitor and positively influence and manage change, and offer operational support where required.
  • Own and live up to company values.
  • Ensure timely, clear contracting and assessment of performance expectations with direct reports in line with identified objectives.
  • Qualifications and Experience

    Experience Required :

  • 5+ years’ accounting / financial management experience in a similar environment, of which at least 2-3 years in a team lead / management role.
  • Relevant accounting / finance management experience in the automotive industry at dealer level.
  • NDip or BCom degree with Accounting or Financial Management NQF6+
  • Recognized Management / Leadership Diploma or Certificate – desired.
  • Other Requirements :

  • Valid, unendorsed driver’s license and the ability to competently and legitimately drive.
  • Computer literate; highly proficient in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • A working knowledge of the NCA, CPA, FICA, and other legislation and frameworks relevant to the retail motor industry.
  • Knowledge and ability to use relevant DMS functions (Drive).
  • Skills and Personal Attributes Minimum Requirements

    Skills and Expertise Required :

  • Communication : Able to communicate professionally at multiple levels in a professional, diplomatic, polite, and rational manner even when under pressure.
  • Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people.
  • Competent application of accounting fundamentals and principles.
  • Financial and Accounting Controls experience.
  • Financial and commercial acumen / thinking.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting and tax concepts, financial statements, trial balance, financial recordkeeping process, and books or accounts of the company.
  • Interrogates transaction initiating information or data, and understands, records, or enters transactions onto the system.
  • Analyzes and reconciles financial information and data, resolves accounting issues, and reports on such.
  • Compiling and presenting reports.
  • Planning and organizing.
  • Problem-solving and judgment skills.
  • Decision making and action-oriented.
  • Time management, including the ability to respond to and resolve queries and issues in the minimum amount of time.
  • Able to work independently and well under pressure.
  • Personal Attributes :

  • Professional.
  • High level of detail and accuracy.
  • Energetic and self-motivated.
  • Resilient and hard-working.
  • Systematic and methodical.
  • Empathetic when dealing with personnel matters.
  • Someone who upholds professional ethics and values.
  • Must be assertive and comfortable to share views and ideas in the interest of good financial management of the business.
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