Job title : Finance Manager - Polokwane Multifranchise Job Location : Limpopo, Polokwane Deadline : January 06, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries GENERIC JOB OUTPUTS PROCESS AND GOVERNANCE Contribute to the development of the appropriate strategy and set target within area of accountability. Define standard operating procedures (SOP's). Implement and manage endtoend processes. Manage all operational risk and risk mitigation initiatives. Monitor and report on progress against operational plan and make adjustment where required. Plan, manage and monitor governance compliance processes in area of accountability in order to manage risks and expose liabilities. Resolve problems with the necessary discretion and guidelines. Conduct reconciliation of vehicles, parts, and service assets, verify against accounting records and address all anomalies with senior line management Manage the security of all assets (including cash) in line with approved policies, processes and procedures.
Manage the security of all assets within direct control, i.e.
cash, fixed assets, in line with approved policies, processes and procedures.
Monitor and evaluate financial processes for quality and effectiveness and notify stakeholders accordingly.
Perform reconciliations of financial records to enable verification of the validity of transactions and the appropriate action where required.
Prepare accurate and timeous reporting in respect of key performance metrics and recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
Prepare the accurate, timeous and effective input of remuneration including incentives, structures and deductions in compliance with organisational policy.
FINANCE Manage financial activities in line with approved policies and procedures. Manage, monitor and report on budget variances and provide solutions. Authorise and approve all payment and ensure compliancy in terms of 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.
Ensure all reconciliations are complied and reviewed.
Ensure effective and efficient administration of operational costs within budget, identify areas of financial and operational risk and escalate appropriately.
Identify opportunities to minimise cost or increase revenue.
Manage outstanding debtors, cash sales and work in progress to ensure collections are up to date and all risks are identified and actioned Manage 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 of company policy.
Prepare VAT returns and ensure all documents are compliant in terms of SARS directives.
Secure the necessary resources to maintain service standards, facilitate problem solving and achieve objectives within budget.
CLIENT/CUSTOMER Deliver services that creates a culture which aims to exceed customers' expectations in all aspects of the business. Plan, manage and monitor processes to ensure customer service excellence. Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational objectives.
PEOPLE Create an engaging, enabling and productive work climate aligned to the employee value proposition. Implement and manage workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, reward and recognition and employee relations to ensure an optimal working environment. Monitor and positively influence and manage change, and offer operational support where required. Own and live up to company values. Ensure timeous, clear contracting and assessment of performance expectations with direct reports in line with identified objectives.
Qualifications and Experience Experience Required: 5+ years' accounting/ financial management experience in a similar environment, of which at least 2-3 years' in a team lead/ management role.
Relevant accounting/ finance management experience in the automotive industry at dealer level.
Minimum Qualification/s Required: NDip or BCom degree with Accounting or Financial Management NQF6+ Recognised Management/ Leadership Diploma or Certificate – desired.
Other Requirements: Valid, unendorsed driver's license and the ability to competently and legitimately drive.
Computer literate; highly proficient in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
A working knowledge of the NCA, CPA, FICA and other legislation and frameworks relevant to the retail motor industry.
Knowledge and ability to use relevant DMS functions (Drive).
Accounting / Financial Services jobs