Financial Manager Automotive
Location: Sandton
Offer: Salary Negotiable + incentive+ car Med Aid + Pension.

A vacancy for a Financial Manager currently exists at the Passenger and Commercial Divisions of our client based in Sandton. Reporting to the Dealer Principal the successful candidate will be responsible an array of duties.

Applicant must have experience with Automate
Worked previously in the motor industry (Imperial, Unitrans, Supergroup, McCarthy)
Should be between the ages of 35 – 40 years old

Purpose of the job
Contributes to the development and implementation of the departmental accounting systems, policies and procedures. Supports the department through
the collection, processesing, recording, reconciliation and reporting of financial data, verifying the validity, completeness and accuracy of source
documentation. Maintains complete and proper records of revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities, and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial

Knowledge
Government accounting standards (GRAP)
Economic Reporting Framework including the standard chart of accounts
Medium Term Strategic Framework (government priorities)
Government financial systems
Principles and practice of financial accounting
Framework for managing performance information
Departmental policies and procedures
Organisational and government structures
Applicable legislative and regulatory framework
Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines
Public Service Anti-corruption Strategy and anti-corruption and fraud prevention measures

KEY OUTPUTS
Preparation and analysis of Management accounts.
Timeous preparation and implementation of budgets.
Preparation of forecasts.
Completion of relevant statutory returns.
Oversee internal audits at the Dealership.
Bank reconciliation.
Issuing and posting of cashbook payments.
Prepare and submit monthly reports timeously and accurately.
Monthly reconciliation of General Ledger.
Control petty cash.
Ability to identify financial risks and implement solutions.
Monitor current controls and report non-conformances immediately.
Able to implement policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Business and financial acumen.
Understanding of accounting principles.
Good understanding of incentive scheme calculations.
Sound knowledge of manufacturer and Imperial requirements.
Knowledge of governance and compliance regulations and requirements.
Advanced knowledge of automate or similar

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Deadline driven
Ability to work under pressure
Performance driven
High emotional intelligence (excellent people skills)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
B Comm or relevant degree in Accounting (B.Comm Honors with articles will be an advantage)
3-5 years’ experience as an Accountant or Financial Manager within the Motor Industry

Please take note that initial correspondence will be via email

Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates
If you have not received a reply within 1 week please consider your application unsuccessful