Job Description

• Ensure that proper accounting methods are followed, including auditing and tax planning
• Provide analytical, administrative, and financial information and advice to department managers and the Retail Operator, accurately and on time
• Work with the Retail Operator and other managers in planning, forecasting trends, reviewing operational data, and revising plans on an ongoing basis
• Maintain official documentation and company records according to mandatory legal requirements
• Assist the Retail Operator in developing business strategies and assess the impact financial and operational decisions will have on the business strategy.
• Balance accounts according to retail facility procedures.
• Account for payments to the retail facility according to established policies and procedures.
• Advise the Retail Operator of any discrepancies or other problems encountered or highlight any concerns
• Oversee retail facility accounting and bookkeeping activities.
• Maintain up-to-date profit-and-loss information and make this available to the management team.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and advise the appropriate personnel of these
• Determine the reasons for budget variances
• Monitor outstanding debtors and their agreed profile, ensure these are chased up and paid out within agreed debtor period
• Make suggestions to adjust budgets in order to allocate resources in a cost-effective manner while remaining within budgetary guidelines.

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience working within the automotive industry would be advantageous. ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Confidence to use initiative, to problem solve and prepare concise and relevant reports. Computer literate.