Employer: Motus Corporation Key Duties and Responsibilities: * Prepare and complete various weekly, monthly and annual financial statements. * Complete monthly management reports. * Compile management accounts, including budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries. * Produce financial and management information. * Maintain the integrity and reliability of the financial data. * Ensure that month-end cut-offs are compliant in terms of company policies. * Manage the effective and timely provision of financial, statutory and sustainability reporting including cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries. * Oversee accurate reconciliation of all financial records to enable verification of the validity of transactions and to take appropriate action where required. * Prepare and complete financial budgets for the dealership in conjunction with departmental managers and other stakeholders. * Ensure effective and efficient administration of operational costs within budget, identify areas of financial and operational risk and escalate appropriately. * Supervise cash management activities. * Responsible for co-signatory of payments with Dealer Principal in accordance with approved policies and procedures. * Manage and report on progress against operational budget in liaison with Dealer Principal. * Analyse and interpret financial information: + Complete analysis of financial data to understand and compare business results; interpret and analyse financial data to draw conclusions and trends from the financial analysis. + Complete profit and loss analysis. + Complete and update daily cash flow statement to establish working capital requirements. + Assist in the preparation and timely filing of all internal accounting and financial reports for governmental and regulatory bodies. + Accurately calculate and process VAT, provisional tax etc. + Establish and monitor internal controls. * Implement corporate governance and compliance policies and processes to identify and manage risks and expose liabilities. * Manage and control the administration and financial processes within the dealership. * Conduct reconciliation of vehicles, parts, service assets, verify against accounting records and address all anomalies with senior line management. * Manage supplier and customer relationships; ensuring effective debtors and creditors processes are in place and adhered to. * Identify opportunities to minimize cost and increase revenue. * Manage the security of all assets within direct control, i.e. cash, fixed assets, in line with approved policies, processes and procedures. * Attract, retain, appraise and train, coach and develop finance and administration team members. Important to Note: Financial Managers within Motus Nissan assume the Human Resources function in the dealership, working closely with the Human Resources Manager on employee-related matters and practices. This includes, but is not limited to: - * Implementation and management of personnel and payroll policies, processes and procedures at dealership level, responsible for all payroll input for the dealership. * Administration and onboarding of new engagements, employee movements and management of terminations. * Workforce planning and management of the headcount budget and dealership structure; * Coordination of recruitment, training/ learning and development, performance management, reward and recognition activities for the dealership. * Independently handling employee relations matters to ensure an optimal working environment, obtaining assistance from HR as and when necessary. * Management of employee personnel records for dealership staff. 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, CRA, FICA and other legislation and frameworks relevant to the retail motor industry. * Knowledge and ability to use relevant DMS functions. 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 experience in the automotive industry. Minimum Qualifications/s Required: * BComm degree with Accounting NQF7+. * Recognised Management/ Leadership Diploma or Certificate – desired. Skills and Expertise Required: * Communication: Able to communicate professionally at multiple levels in a professional, diplomatic, polite and rational manner even when under pressure. * Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people. * Financial Management and Performance Reporting. * Financial and commercial acumen/ thinking. * Financial and Accounting Control. * Sound knowledge and understanding of financial, accounting and tax concepts, financial statements, trial balance, financial record keeping process etc. * Analysing and reconciling financial information and data, identifying auditing discrepancies and reporting on such, ensuring root cause analysis is carried out and corrective and preventive measures are implemented. * Problem-solving skills and sound judgement. * Decision making and action orientated. * Conflict resolution. * Impact and Influencing. * People Management and Development skills, including effective delegation ability. * 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. * Improvement Orientation. Personal Attributes: * Professional. * High level of detail and accuracy. * Energetic and self-motivated. * Resilient. * Hard working. * Deadline driven. * Systematic and methodical. * Someone who upholds professional ethics and values. * An independent thinker; comfortable taking a stand in the interest of good governance and isn’t easily pressured. * Must be assertive and mature in outlook.