Automotive OEM - Assistant Finance Manager

Recruiter:

Mototeam (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000249/HA

Date posted:

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Automotive OEM - Assistant Finance Manager
Gauteng, Northern Suburbs

#DriveYourCareerForward with a leading automotive brand!
Fuel your future and join an OEM where your financial expertise keeps the engine running smoothly.

Our client is on the lookout for a detail-driven Assistant Finance Manager to support the financial operations of a high performing automotive OEM. If you thrive on precision, enjoy driving process improvements and want to be part of a fast paced, professional environment – this one is for you!

The Assistant Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in maintaining and supporting the financial functions of the business – ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across all accounting, management and reporting areas.

Remuneration:
TCTC is R 980 000 – R 1080 000 including 13th cheque
Anticipated start date 1 January 2026

POSITION INFO:
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 1–5 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

Feel free to contact Hayley directly on or send a WhatsApp to for more information.

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 7 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

#Driveyourcareerforward

Submission closing date: No later than 29th October 2025

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