Job Description

Position: Dealership Financial Controller/Manager

Reports to: Dealer Principal

Role Purpose

To safeguard the dealership's assets and maximise profitability by producing accurate, timely financial statements, controlling cashflow, and ensuring full compliance with OEM and GAAP/IFRS requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Accounts

Prepare trial balance, management accounts and variance commentary by the 5th working day
Consolidate new?, used? and F&I gross, parts, service and body?shop P&Ls. |

Cash & Banking

Daily cash?up verification, banking and short/over investigation Monitor EFT, credit?card deposits; release parts & vehicle orders once cleared.
Stock Control

OEM, bank, or captive finance. Post curtailments, interest and VAT. Audit sold?not?paid (SNP) units and ensure timeous settlements.
Debtors / Creditors

Oversee AR ageing; escalate overdue customer accounts to sales managers Approve supplier invoices, match POs, and process payments within terms.
Payroll & HR Interface

Review time sheets, commissions, overtime, leave provisions; liaise with HR/payroll vendor. Ensure PAYE, UIF, SDL and pension deductions are correct and submitted on time.
Statutory & Compliance

Prepare VAT201, EMP201 and Provisional Tax returns. Support annual audit; maintain fixed?asset register and stock counts. Adhere to POPIA and Consumer Protection Act recordkeeping.
Budgeting & Forecasting

Assist in annual budget, quarterly re?forecast and capex proposals. Track KPI dashboard: gross?per?unit (GPU), absorption %, DOC breakeven.
Internal Controls

Implement OEM / group accounting policies. Perform random parts stock bin checks, fuel log audits, demo mileage checks.
Systems & Reporting

Maintain dealer management system (VMG or similar). Export GL data to Excel / Power?BI for analysis.
Minimum Requirements

- Qualification: BCom Accounting (or equivalent); SAIPA/SAICA articles advantageous.

- Experience: 3?+?years in motor?retail or similar fast?moving stock environment.

- Systems: Dealer Management System (DMS) experience essential; advanced Excel.

- Regulatory: Sound knowledge of VAT, PAYE, IFRS/GAAP, CPA.

- Soft Skills: High attention to detail, deadline?driven, able to communicate with sales staff and OEM auditors alike.

Key Competencies

- Financial statement preparation & analysis

- Stock (vehicle & parts) reconciliation

- Cash?flow management

- Audit & risk control mindset

- Ability to explain financial concepts to non?finance managers

- Integrity and confidentiality

Performance KPIs

Metric Target

- Month?end close ??5 working days

- Doc accuracy variance <?0.5?% of turnover

- AR > 60?days <?2?% of total debtors

- Audit findings None material

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R18000,00 - R20000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

List 3KPIs you review first thing in the morning? How do you deal with pressure?
Work Location: In person