Johannesburg: Automotive OEM – Assistant Finance Manager

Duties include: Financial Accounting & Taxation: Assist in implementing and maintaining effective financial systems, controls, and processes. Maintain accurate financial data and ensure integrity in all reporting. Prepare and analyse financial reports and statutory submissions. Manage general ledger and sub-ledger accounts, creditors payments, and debtors recoveries. Oversee fixed asset registers and controls. Review VAT, provisional and annual tax returns, and other statutory returns. Management Accounting: Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly reporting packs. Support profitability analysis across departments. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and expense planning. Manage costing methods and contribute to treasury and cash flow management. Dealership Financial Reporting: Review and analyse monthly dealer financial reports. Support profitability management and financial viability across all dealerships. Payroll Management: Assist with managing payroll processes and ensure timely, accurate payments. Verify compliance with HR policies and statutory deductions. Manage grants, bursaries, and education-related tax allowances. People Management & Administration: Oversee reporting finance staff (e.g. Credit Controllers, Accountants). Conduct performance reviews, training assessments, and disciplinary actions as required. Risk & Compliance: Support internal and external audit processes. Ensure adherence to corporate governance and risk management policies. Other: Provide input on financial strategy and new business ventures. Manage supplier relationships and contractual obligations. Maintain accurate managerial decision-making records. Requirements: Qualification: Newly Qualified CA(SA) or BCom Accounting with completed articles and 15 years post-article experience. Strong business acumen and analytical ability. Proficient in financial systems and IT as a business enabler. Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. High level of accuracy, integrity, and initiative. Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams. Willingness to work overtime and travel occasionally (local & national). Automotive financial experience highly advantageous. If your current experience and skillsets tick majority of the job specification boxes, then: Apply directly now Send your CV to