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 #J-18808-Ljbffr