Job Description
Auto Pedigree is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Finance Manager to join our finance team at the Spartan Head Office. In this role, you will work closely with the Finance Manager to support the financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial stability. You will assist in financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and management of the accounting team, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the finance department.
Position Overview
The purpose of the position is to apply sound accounting principles to analyse financial data and prepare accurate reports. This role ensures the implementation of financial practices, controls, and governance standards, while managing and leading the finance team to meet the company's financial objectives.
Specific Role Responsibilities
Job Outputs:
Compile management accounts including budgets, forecasts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries.
Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Preparation of financial forecasts and annual budgets.
Meet Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual reporting requirements.
Completion of yearly tax packs.
Controlling income and expenditure.
Monthly variance analysis of financial statements.
Ensuring compliance with tax legislation.
Review of weekly and monthly payments to creditors.
Preparing month-end journals.
Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are compiled and reviewed.
Clearing balance sheet recon items within 30 days.
Completion of VAT returns and VAT reasonability.
Weekly Inter-Divisional loan account balancing.
Developing and managing financial controls and procedures.
Liaise with internal and external auditors.
Communicating with branches with regards to queries, orders, etc.
Identify opportunities to minimise cost or increase revenue.
Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational objectives.
Management of direct reports, ensuring an optimal working environment.
Ensure timely and clear contracting and evaluation of performance expectations with direct reports in line with identified objectives; providing feedback and operational support where required.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Experience:
Minimum 5 years' experience post qualifying within a similar environment which is very fast-paced and handles significant volumes.
1-3 years supervisory/team management experience within a financial environment.
Minimum Qualification:
BCom Accounting or equivalent financial qualification (NQF7).
Minimum Requirements:
A code 08 unendorsed driver's license and own transport.
Highly proficient in Excel with a fair knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products.
Relevant experience using Evolve – highly desirable.
Essential to note: Must be willing to work overtime at month-end and as-and-when required.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Competencies:
Communication: Able to communicate professionally at multiple levels.
Financial Accounting
Financial and Accounting Control
Financial and Performance Reporting
Financial Management
Financial Acumen
Excellent analytical skills.
Planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Decision-making
Accuracy
Meticulous attention to detail, personal presentation and punctuality required.
Problem-solving
Time Management, including the ability to respond to and resolve queries and issues in the minimum amount of time.
Able to work independently and under pressure.
Conflict Management
Team Management
Personal Attributes:
Committed
Professional
Resilient
Process-oriented
Hardworking
Deadline driven
Proactive, results-driven individual with a track record of success in area of accountability.
Ability to deal with colleagues in a professional, diplomatic, polite and rational manner even when under pressure.
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