- Cape Town
- Salary: (Negotiable)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Automotive
- Reference: 79698
Vacancy Details
Employer: Unique Personnel
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
Prepare monthly management accounts
Oversee general ledger and reconciliations
Manage accounts payable and receivable
Monitor company cash flow and liquidity
Ensure accurate financial recordkeeping
Budgeting & Forecasting
Develop annual budgets
Prepare financial forecasts and variance analyses
Monitor departmental expenditure against budget
Compliance & Tax
Ensure compliance with:
IFRS / IFRS for SMEs
Companies Act
SARS requirements
VAT, PAYE, and Income Tax submissions
Liaise with external auditors and tax consultants
Asset & Fleet Finance Management
Manage asset registers
Calculate depreciation and wear-and-tear allowances
Monitor financed assets and lease obligations
Analyse vehicle profitability and lifecycle costs
Reporting
Produce:
Monthly financial reports
Management dashboards
Cash flow reports
KPI analysis
Present financial performance to directors or shareholders
Internal Controls & Risk
Implement financial controls and procedures
Reduce financial and operational risks
Ensure proper authorization processes
Team Management
Supervise finance staff
Train and develop finance personnel
Conduct performance evaluations
Financial Management
Prepare monthly management accounts
Oversee general ledger and reconciliations
Manage accounts payable and receivable
Monitor company cash flow and liquidity
Ensure accurate financial recordkeeping
Budgeting & Forecasting
Develop annual budgets
Prepare financial forecasts and variance analyses
Monitor departmental expenditure against budget
Compliance & Tax
Ensure compliance with:
IFRS / IFRS for SMEs
Companies Act
SARS requirements
VAT, PAYE, and Income Tax submissions
Liaise with external auditors and tax consultants
Asset & Fleet Finance Management
Manage asset registers
Calculate depreciation and wear-and-tear allowances
Monitor financed assets and lease obligations
Analyse vehicle profitability and lifecycle costs
Reporting
Produce:
Monthly financial reports
Management dashboards
Cash flow reports
KPI analysis
Present financial performance to directors or shareholders
Internal Controls & Risk
Implement financial controls and procedures
Reduce financial and operational risks
Ensure proper authorization processes
Team Management
Supervise finance staff
Train and develop finance personnel
Conduct performance evaluations
Candidate Requirements
Technical SkillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsExperience with accounting systems such as:
Sage
Xero
Pastel
QuickBooks
SAP
Strong understanding of:
Financial modelling
Cost accounting
Deferred tax calculations
Asset financing structures
Lease accounting
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Professional qualification advantageous:
CA(SA)
CIMA
ACCA
SAIPA
Valid driver’s licence (if operational travel is required)
Experience Requirements
Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in finance/accounting
At least 3 years in a management role
Experience in:
Financial reporting
Budgeting and forecasting
Tax compliance
Cash flow management
Audit preparation
Payroll oversight
Financial analysis
Industry experience in fleet management, vehicle rental, logistics, or asset-based businesses advantageous
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