Automotive OEM - Assistant Finance Manager
Gauteng, Northern Suburbs
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Fuel your future and join an OEM where your financial expertise keeps the engine running smoothly.
Our client is on the lookout for a detail-driven Assistant Finance Manager to support the financial operations of a high performing automotive OEM. If you thrive on precision, enjoy driving process improvements and want to be part of a fast paced, professional environment – this one is for you!
The Assistant Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in maintaining and supporting the financial functions of the business – ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across all accounting, management and reporting areas.
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 1–5 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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Submission closing date : No later than 29th October 2025
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