Dealership Finance Manager

Qualifications required: Bcom Accounting or Diploma in AccountingSkills and experience required:Minimum of 3 years experience in an automotive dealership is non-negotiableDrivers license is requiredJob description:Report to Dealer PrincipalManage financial activities within the dealershipFinancial reporting for head officeAuthorise and approve all paymentEnsure compliance in line with company policies.Compile management accounts, including, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries.Ensure accurate billing in respect of accounts and charges, and identify opportunities for saving initiatives.Review and compile reconciliationsIdentify areas of financial and operational risk and escalate appropriately.Identify opportunities to minimise costs and increase revenue.Manage outstanding debtors, cash sales and work in progress to ensure collections are up to date and all risks are identified and actionedManage the sales process around vehicle stock books i.e. invoicing and deal files.Manages creditors and ensures all creditors are in line with service level agreements and maximise payment opportunities.Manages the vehicles stock books to ensure accuracy in respect of billing and payment of vehicles and ensure that all documentation is compliant in term ofcompany policy.Prepare VAT returns and ensure all documents are compliant in terms of SARS directives.