Assistant Regional Financial Manager- Motus Corporation x1
Job Details
Job Title: Assistant Regional Financial Manager
Company: Motus Corporation
Division: Retail
Business Unit: Free State & Northern Cape
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Industry: Retail / Automotive
Job Function: Finance
Date Posted: 30 October 2026
Closing Date: 06 November 2026
Job Description
Motus Corporation is seeking an experienced and results-driven Assistant Regional Financial Manager to join its Retail Division, based in Bloemfontein, Free State.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Executive and Regional Financial Manager to oversee financial operations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and risk management across dealerships within the Free State and Northern Cape region.
The role involves ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining effective internal controls, monitoring dealership performance and ensuring compliance with company policies, statutory requirements and financial regulations.
The successful candidate will also provide financial guidance to dealership management, develop finance teams, identify cost-saving opportunities and support strategic business decisions to improve regional profitability and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting
Oversee financial operations across assigned dealerships.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
Review dealership financial performance and identify trends, risks and opportunities.
Consolidate regional financial results for presentation to senior management.
Ensure compliance with group accounting policies, statutory regulations and internal controls.
Review monthly General Ledger audit files.
Ensure financial information and reports received from Financial Managers are accurate.
Ensure expenses, provisions and accruals are correctly recognised and disclosed.
Ensure dealership commissions are accurately calculated and properly authorised.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
Assist with preparing annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
Monitor financial performance against approved budgets.
Investigate budget variances and recommend corrective action.
Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions.
Drive cost-saving initiatives across dealerships and shared functions.
Monitor floorplan utilisation, interest costs and inventory ageing.
Manage regional cash flow and working capital efficiency.
Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
Maintain effective internal financial controls.
Monitor credit, operational and regulatory risks at dealership level.
Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Ensure compliance with FIC requirements.
Ensure payments are processed accurately, on time and with the correct authorisations.
Conduct dealership visits to monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, OEM requirements, tax and audit standards.
Ensure proper segregation of duties.
Implement new company policies and procedures.
Safeguard company assets and ensure proper stock and cash management.
Stock and Asset Management
Oversee weekly vehicle stock takes.
Ensure daily parts perpetual stock counts are conducted.
Oversee two annual wall-to-wall stock takes.
Ensure two fixed asset counts are conducted annually.
Monitor NATIS documentation and vehicle key controls.
Ensure accurate stock, cash and debtors management across dealerships.
People Management and Development
Lead, mentor and develop dealership finance teams.
Provide training to finance staff, particularly on accounting matters, VAT, policies and procedures.
Support succession planning and employee development initiatives.
Assist Dealer Principals and Financial Managers with financial queries.
Oversee payroll reporting to ensure correct employee designations and departmental allocations.
Operational Improvement
Promote automation and standardisation of finance processes.
Improve financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Support dealership management in achieving financial and operational targets.
Ensure all internal and Head Office deadlines are met.
Requirements and Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
– CA(SA), CIMA or an equivalent qualification will be advantageous.
Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience as a Dealership Financial Manager.
Strong commercial awareness.
Demonstrated experience in managing and developing finance teams.
Experience in financial management, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
Knowledge of financial controls, audits and regulatory compliance.
Required Skills and Competencies:
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong decision-making skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Proficiency in dealership management systems such as Kerridge, CDK or similar.
High levels of integrity and attention to detail.
Strong financial reporting and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
Strong understanding of financial risk management and internal controls.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The successful candidate will be assessed on the following:
Regional profitability and effective cost control.
Effective management of working capital.
Accuracy and timely submission of financial reports.
Compliance with financial controls and audit requirements.
Development and performance of dealership Finance Managers.
Achievement of budgeted financial targets.
Implementation of operational and financial efficiency improvements.
Travel Requirements
The position will be based in Bloemfontein, Free State.
Travel to other dealerships across the Free State and Northern Cape region may be required.
The successful candidate must be willing to work from different branches for extended periods during audits, training or investigations.