General Manager (GM) - Automotive, Mpumalanga

FINANCE MANAGER (FM)– AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP

Mpumalanga A well-established automotive dealership is seeking an experienced

Finance Manager (FM)

to take full responsibility for financial management and reporting within a high-performance motor industry environment. This role requires strong dealership finance experience, advanced technical accounting ability, and the capability to manage full financial control functions in a fast-paced operational setting.Minimum Requirements

BCom Accounting with completed articles (essential)

Minimum

3 years articles + 2 years post-articles experience

Strong motor industry / dealership finance experience advantageous

Experience with

Easi BI accounting systems

(essential)

Strong understanding of dealership financial processes and controls

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Department Management

Prepare accurate and timeous monthly financial management reports

Apply company policies relating to parts ageing, demo depreciation, and used vehicle depreciation

Manage and reconcile all control accounts

Monitor Easi BI expense movements and reconcile to management reports

Maintain daily cashbook processing and monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts

Process receipts for vehicle payments and sundry income from banks

Allocate monthly warranty payments and OEM incentives, including query resolution

Monitor payment documentation and prepare daily payment batches for authorisation

Follow up on debtor and creditor balances older than 60 days on a bi-weekly basis

Load monthly creditor payments after confirmation of balances

Monitor service and parts cash outstanding and resolve queries with relevant departments

Provide support across departments and log system queries where required

2. Payroll Input&Reporting

Prepare and submit monthly payroll input sheets with supporting documentation to Head Office HR

Verify monthly commission and incentive calculations for applicable employees

3. Team Management&Performance Culture

Determine staffing requirements and training needs to meet operational standards

Conduct monthly performance reviews and monitor employee performance

Motivate and develop team members to achieve high performance standards

Conduct interviews and manage recruitment and appointments

Drive team cohesion, engagement, and positive working culture

Skills&Competencies

Strong financial and accounting capability

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong dealership systems knowledge

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Strong leadership and people management skills

Excellent reconciliation and reporting ability

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

High level of integrity and accountability

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