FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (AUTOMOTIVE)

REPORTS TO:

CFO

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Financial Controller (Automotive Aftersales) will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the financial operations of the automotive business unit, ensuring financial integrity and strategic alignment with company objectives. This position is responsible for leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance within the automotive division. The Financial Controller will provide insightful analysis and advice to senior management to drive operational efficiency, optimize financial performance, and mitigate financial risks. By maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring adherence to industry regulations, the Financial Controller will support the company’s growth, profitability, and long-term financial sustainability within the highly competitive automotive sector.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate the business plan and budget processes within the division and with the principals of the division.
2. Conduct regular analysis of performance and results in relation to plans, forecast and budgets.
3. Conduct various ad-hoc studies and analysis.
4. Monitor the policies and procedures as carried out in the Division.
5. Act as the sole point of communication with principals regarding financial figures, sales volume figures, forecasts and budget.
6. Ensure that requirements and regulations on business operations are followed.
7. Ensure that credit policies are understood and facilitate in debt collection.
8. Establish targets, set timetables, and monitor expenditure and revenue, budgeting, cash management, reconciliation, asset management, and inventory control.
9. Oversee transactions with regards to timely billing and invoicing.
10. Develop procedures and processes that adequately support the business and secure the quality of the work.
11. Facilitate development of staff.
12. Ensure that business and operations are conducted according to the division and company procedures, policies and general values.
13. Reconcile or coordinate reconciliation of various accounts to make sure accounts are current and clean of any old or suspect transactions.
14. Assist in preparing monthly financial presentations to senior management.
15. Prepare and validate business case studies as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting or Chartered Accountant/CPA

EXPERIENCE

6 - 10 years of experience in senior-level finance or accounting position.

Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Controller or Auditor conducting analytical work.

KNOWLEDGE

• Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, Cost control and cost analysis techniques.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Local government financial regulations, banking, accounting standards and requirements and Company financial policies and procedures.
• Computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications.
• Knowledge of business practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with International Accounting Standards.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.
• Skill in developing policy and procedure documentation.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and modify financial programs, informational support systems, and processes.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and systems support requirements and provide consultation and recommendations to operational management.
• Computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and solid experience in PowerPoint and Word.

COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Acting
• Develop Customer Experience Culture
• Influencing Others
• Results Orientation
• Provide a Framework for Performance
• Manage Processes & Projects
• Planning & Organizing
• Manage & Develop People

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.