Dealership Financial Manager, Gauteng, East Rand

• Manage and control the dealership's financial accounting and reporting functions.
• Ensure compliance with OEM and dealership policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations and allocations are completed accurately and timeously.
• Manage daily cash flow, cash movements, and banking requirements to optimise available funds.
• Oversee the collection of outstanding accounts and ensure effective debtor management.
• Manage dealership financial information and ensure the integrity and accuracy of data on the DMS.
• Oversee user access, system controls, passwords, and financial reporting systems.
• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets in conjunction with line managers and the Dealer Principal.
• Monitor dealership performance against budget and provide financial insight to management.
• Manage vehicle floorplan, stock funding, and timely settlement of vehicles.
• Monitor OEM accounts, outstanding balances, incentives, and clawbacks.
• Prepare and verify monthly departmental commission schedules.
• Ensure all variable incentives and clawbacks are correctly calculated and authorised.
• Maintain effective fixed asset controls and ensure accurate recording and depreciation.
• Oversee vehicle stock checks and assist with bi-annual stock take processes.
• Ensure VAT and other statutory returns are accurately completed and submitted within prescribed deadlines.
• Manage applicable FIC reporting requirements and maintain goAML records.
• Prepare financial information and documentation for external auditors and coordinate audit requirements.
• Process year-end journals and ensure financial records reconcile with the final audited financial statements.
• Complete required financial and operational submissions, including Stats SA reporting.
• Manage the financial components of the dealership's BBBEE requirements, including procurement, CSI, ED, SED, and skills development.
• Train, support, and motivate finance and administration staff.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate training and adhere to financial policies and procedures.
• Work closely with HR to ensure salary adjustments and related financial information are submitted within required deadlines.
• Ensure all financial deadlines, month-end procedures, and reporting requirements are consistently met.

• Grade 12 / Matric qualification.
• Relevant Financial Management, Accounting, or Finance qualification.
• Min of 5 years motor dealership experience - essential.
• Proven experience as a Financial Manager within a franchised motor dealership environment - Multi franchised experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of dealership accounting and financial controls.
• Proven experience managing, leading and developing a finance team - Min of 5 staff.
• Experience with management accounts, reconciliations, cash flow, budgets, floorplan, stock control, and OEM accounts.
• Strong understanding of dealership DMS systems and financial reporting systems - Evolve | Automate | Kerridge | Drive
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of VAT, FIC requirements, statutory reporting, and financial compliance.
• Experience preparing for and working with external auditors.
• Understanding of dealership commission structures, incentives, and clawbacks.
• Strong commercial and analytical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict month-end and year-end deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Automotive dealership experience is essential.
• Reside close to East Rand areas

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Submission closing date: No later than 21 September 2026