Financial Manager (JB5964)
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg
Salary: Up to R80 000 per month, CTC
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Automotive Parts

Are you a hands-on finance professional who knows your way around a fast-paced, stock-driven environment? Do you thrive on structure, lead from the front, and aren't afraid to walk onto the sales floor and chase down a query? If so, this could be exactly the right move.

A established and growing automotive parts business is looking for a Financial Manager to own the finance function, lead a small team, and keep a fast-moving operation running cleanly and accurately. This is an established position within a growing automotive parts distributor, a company that has been trading for just over three years and is firmly in growth mode. The finance team of four reports directly to this role, and the head office provides strong operational and accounting support, meaning this person can focus on running the day-to-day finance function with confidence.

You'll fit right in if you:
Have a strong sense of urgency and know how to prioritise under pressure
Can give clear direction and structure to a junior team
Are comfortable in a trade/workshop environment, this is not a corporate office
Can engage confidently with sales and operations people when issues arise
Take ownership and don't wait for work to come to you

Minimum Requirements:
Diploma or Degree in Accounting (minimum)
Minimum 3 years in a similar FM or senior finance role
Experience in a stock/inventory or product sales business is essential
Strong Excel, high accuracy, ability to work independently to deadlines
Assertive, structured, solutions-oriented, excellent communicator
Automotive experience is advantageous but not required

What you will be responsible for:
Finance & Reporting
Oversee income statements and ensure all transactions are accurately captured
Prepare monthly forecasts
Manage daily and monthly cash flow needs
Review and reconcile credit card spend
Daily bank statement review

Reconciliations & Controls
Daily reconciliation of Salesforce vs ERP ensuring the two systems balance
Review, verify, and authorise COD creditor reconciliations
Prepare and review term creditor reconciliations
Reconcile and review panel shop debtor accounts; issue weekly statements
Ensure all cashbooks are allocated on a daily basis
Review Requests for Payment (RFPs) and act as a second reviewer in a 4-step approval process
Process, evaluate, and approve/reject Requests for Credit (RFCs)
Review and request approval of capital expenditure requests
Track second-hand goods, suppliers
Ensure all supporting documents are in place before transactions are captured

People & Operations
Manage and direct 4 finance staff, provide daily structure, prioritisation, and guidance
Monitor debtor and creditor accounts; ensure timely collections and payments
Engage directly with the sales team to resolve outstanding debtor queries
Manage the admin department processes and ensure procedures are followed

Note: All finance appointments require a polygraph assessment, please only apply if you are comfortable with this requirement | Criminal background and credit checks will be conducted | Minimum two references from previous direct line managers will be required.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.

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