Job Description

Auto Pedigree currently has a permanent opportunity available for a Assistant Finance Manager for their Service Centres at their Head Office based in Spartan. The Assistant Finance Manager will be working closely with the Financial Manager helping them with administrative and financial tasks in order to maintain the financial stability of the business.

Covid-19 vaccination is an important part of Motus Retail and Rentalxe2x80x99s commitment to stopping the spread of COVID-19 not only in our workplaces, but the country as a whole. This is because vaccines offer protection to employees by reducing their risk of infection, or the severity of their symptoms; and at a population level, referred to as population-immunity. Given that vaccination is a priority in the fight against COVID-19, we encourage vaccinated candidates to apply for the vacant position.

Position Overview

The purpose of the position is to apply accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information; prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements; monitor the implementation of financial practices, activities and processes in order to deliver on financial plans and objectives; and to ensure appropriate accounting control procedures and governance standards are maintained. To furthermore manage the activities of the team reporting into this role
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, order 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 yearsxe2x80x99 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 driverxe2x80x99s license and own transport.

• Highly proficient in Excel with a fair knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products.

• Relevant experience using Automate xe2x80x93 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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