Senior Finance Manager

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

PE006562/AS

Date posted:

Monday, May 4, 2026

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, in the automotive industry, based in Sandton Gauteng, is looking to employ a Senior Financial Manager

POSITION INFO:
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Assist with initiating and executing all finance-related aspects of the business, including financial operations, financial control, reporting, budgeting and planning.
Prepare financial reports on the performance of company.
Assist with business planning and the preparation of forecasts.
Ensure effective people management, including crossâcollaboration with other departments and management of the Assistant Manager.
Manage financial accounting activities.
Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and completed within company financial accounting period deadlines.
Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and review journal entries.
Collect monies due and pay suppliers in accordance with agreed terms.
Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, margin calculations, and risk commentary.
Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packages as required..
Execute local and international banking transactions in accordance with company funding policies and SARB regulations.
Promote strong internal controls and adherence to Internal and external audit recommendations.
Support internal and external audit processes and resolve audit matters.
Prepare tax and VAT computations and ensure returns are submitted within required timeframes.
Perform adâhoc investigations, financial analysis and support special projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

NQF Level 6 (Minimum 360 credits on level 8 framework) Accounting or Finance related qualification
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial role.
Knowledge of audit, tax and financial regulatory requirements (Minimum 4 years).
Computer literate, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Motor industry experience in a financial role (Advantage).

COMPETENCIES

Strong financial and analytical skills.
Planning and organising capability.
Information monitoring and reporting accuracy.
Customer focus and service orientation.
Selfâmanagement and discipline.
Decision-making and sound judgement.

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