Our well known Commercial Dealer client based in Johannesburg currently holds a vacancy for a Bookkeeper.
Preferences:
- Previous Bookkeeper Experience within a Truck Dealership environment
- Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Accounting is minimum.
- Certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounting (or relevant equivalent NQF5+ qualification) is preferred.
- Qualification in Finances, advantageous.
- 3+ years' accounting experience in a similar environment.
- Relevant accounting/ finance experience within the motor industry at dealership level is highly desired and would give a candidate an advantage.
- A working knowledge of the NCA, CRA, FICA, FAIS and other legislation and frameworks relevant to the retail motor industry.
- Knowledge and ability to use relevant DMS functions (Automate) is an advantage.
- Prepare, report and consolidate financial statements:
- Generate trial balances and reconciliations.
- Accurately prepare and review all reconciliations.
- Ensure all accruals and journal entries up to date.
- Prepare cost allocations for payments and deposits.
- Manage all payments and allocation of receipts (i.e. cheques, electronic fund transfers etc.)
- Responsible for co-signatory of payments with Financial Manager.
- Control fixed assets and follow up on outstanding vehicle debtors:
- Calculate all additions, disposals and depreciation of assets.
- Align all physical assets with asset register.
- Ensure that depreciation calculation agrees with nominal account.
- Vehicle debtor queries actioned within specified timeframe.
- Assist FM/DP with management of daily, operating and annual financial reports, meeting applicable timelines.
- Handle insurance administration including investigation of insurance claims, responsible for 3rd party payments, and accurate recovery of excesses.
- Reconcile stock:
- Prepare and/or review vehicle, parts and asset stock-takes.
- Process credit notes, do parts discrepancy recon and follow up on variances.
- Reflect vehicle stock accurately and timeously in nominal ledger; reconciliation of nominal ledger accounts and follow up on variances.
- Calculate depreciation on demo/ mobility vehicles (ensure stock is accounted for against NRV).
- Prepare audit schedules for auditors and assist them in finalising audits.
- Process credit notes, do warranty recon and follow up on variances.
- Calculate and submit monthly VAT Recon.
- Review FSP calculations
- Cash Management
- Maintain good housekeeping within department in terms of ensuring that financial documents and records are filed and archived for easy accessibility.
- Ensure that the correct accounting policies and procedures are followed at all times.
- Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Accounting is minimum.
- Certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounting (or relevant equivalent NQF5+ qualification) is preferred.
- Qualification in Finances, advantageous.
- 3+ years' accounting experience in a similar environment.
- Relevant accounting/ finance experience within the motor industry at dealership level is highly desired and would give a candidate an advantage.
- A working knowledge of the NCA, CRA, FICA, FAIS and other legislation and frameworks relevant to the retail motor industry.
- Knowledge and ability to use relevant DMS functions (Automate) is an advantage.
- Communication: Able to communicate professionally at multiple levels in a professional, diplomatic, polite and rational manner even when under pressure.
- Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people.
- Financial Accounting
- Competent application of accounting fundamentals and principles.
- Financial and Accounting Controls experience
- Financial and commercial acumen/ thinking
- Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting and tax concepts, financial statements, trial balance, financial recordkeeping process and books or accounts of the company.
- Interrogates transaction initiating information or data, and understands, records or enters transactions on to the system.
- Analyses and reconciles financial information and data, resolves accounting issues, and reports on such.
- Compiling and presenting reports.
- Planning and organising
- Problem-solving and judgement skills
- Decision making and action orientated.
- Conflict handling
- Time management, including the ability to respond to and resolve queries and issues in the minimum amount of time.
- Able to work independently and under pressure
- Professional
- High level of detail and accuracy
- Energetic and self-motivated
- Resilient and hard working
- Deadline driven
- Systematic and methodical
- Empathetic when dealing with personnel matters.
- Someone who upholds professional ethics and values.
- Must be assertive and comfortable to share views and ideas in the interest of good financial management of the business.
Job Features
| Location | Johannesburg |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our well known motor dealer client based in Kimberley currently holds a vacancy for an experienced Vehicle Stock Controller.
Preferences:
- Previous Stock Control Experience within a Dealership environment
- Strong admin skills, mandatory.
- Located in the Kimberley area
- Invoice vehicles accurately and timeously in accordance with the offer to purchase authorized by management.
- Ensure accurate and timely (daily) capture of purchase invoices.
- Bring vehicle into stock.
- Invoicing vehicles out.
- Create purchase orders to suppliers for recon and fitments; ensuring that each payment has an order number.
- Raise/ create cheque requisitions in accordance with standard processes and policies.
- Verify creditor invoices.
- Contact suppliers regarding outstanding invoices and capture.
- Monthly reporting on outstanding orders.
- Balance vehicle costing on Automate to the department manager’s cost sheet.
- Ensure required documentation is available in the deal file before invoicing.
- Assist stock controller in reporting of sales cards.
- Daily debtor’s allocation and updates to back office.
- Report any deviations to the Financial Manager.
- Stock takes (twice a week) of all vehicles bringing vehicles into stock.
- Provisions on all vehicles that are in stock.
- Update stock list with retail prices.
- Update stock list with retail prices.
- Control of the Demo Fleet, updating reports to Matrix, back office and weekly stock takes.
- Responsible for registration and licensing documents for the used vehicle department.
- Work closely with the Sales Executives and Sales Manager/s.
- Attend all relevant OEM training courses, and any other developmental training opportunities allocated.
- Matric
- Must have Stock Controller and Invoicing experience
- Experience with “Automate” dealership management system, advantageous
- Currently in the Motor Trade
- Knowledge of relevant dealership stock and sales policies and procedures.
- Understanding of the compliance governing the retail industry would be an advantage.
- Communication skills in English (read, write & speak) but also able to effectively communicate with customers and colleagues/stakeholders.
- Interpersonal ability; working with people, relating to others.
- Highly developed ability to organize, control and multi-task.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Making decisions within scope of responsibility and taking action.
- Initiative and problem-solving abilities
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
- Customer orientation; a commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.
- Analysing
- Planning and organizing; monitoring own performance against expectations/ targets/ deadlines.
- Coping with pressure and setbacks; able to work productively in a pressurized environment.
- Team work orientation, yet still able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Highly self-motivated and able to maintain a positive, cheerful outlook.
- Ethical
- Reliable
- Able to work flexible hours including one weekend day and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
- Results driven and orientated
- A willingness to learn
Job Features
| Location | Kimberley |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our well known truck dealership in Zululand currently holds a vacancy for a Dealer Principal.
The position requires a high-profile, experienced, passionate person, who enjoys autonomy and is confident in achieving business growth. The focus of this role is on driving and achieving results.
Should your application be short-listed, you will be contacted for an interview and/ or a psychometric assessment. If you have not received an invitation to attend an interview by 13/10/2023, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Specific Role Responsibilities:
Specifications for this position will be discussed if a candidate is invited for an interview.
The responsibilities of a Dealer Principal include the following tasks:
- Ability to deliver bottom line results while ensuring compliance to company policies and corporate governance
- Ability to develop and implement strategies for growth
- Strong entrepreneurial skills
- Sound financial / accounting knowledge
- Good business acumen
- Ability to make sound business decisions
- Ability to apply modern business methods
- Ability to ensure maximum efficiency and profitability in all departments.
- Ability to create a customer centric environment and maximize customer service levels
- Ability to control cash flow, stocks and assets at a level commensurate with profit requirements and satisfactory return on investment
- Ability to manage risk and ensure audit requirement compliance
- Ability to ensure dealer compliance to franchise standards and target requirements
- Ability to create a high-performance culture and climate in the dealership
- Strong ability to motivate and retain talent
- Ability to develop and encourage strong working relationships at all levels in the business
- Ability to manage performance and deal with poor-performance immediately
- Matric with a relevant Degree or similar
- Recognised Management/ Leadership Diploma or Certificate – desired.
- A minimum of five years’ experience as a Dealer Principal in a Commercial Vehicles environment within the Automotive Retail Industry.
- Automate or Kerridge
- Valid, unendorsed driver’s license and the ability to competently and legitimately drive.
- Computer literate; highly proficient in Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Word.
- A working knowledge of the application of OHS, NCA, CPA, FICA and other legislation and frameworks relevant to the retail motor industry.
- A working knowledge of the application of Labour legislation.
- Knowledge and ability to use relevant DMS functions (Automate).
- Communication: Able to communicate professionally at multiple levels in a professional, diplomatic, polite and rational manner even when under pressure.
- Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people and building relationships.
- Dealership Operations Management
- Financial Management relevant to managing a business.
- Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.
- Customer Centricity
- Problem-solving and judgement skills
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Conflict management
- Leadership
- Monitoring and measuring
- Improvement Orientation
- People Management and Development skills
- Persuading and Influence
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts
- Coping with pressures and setbacks
- Analysing
- Professional
- Energetic and self-motivated
- Resilient
- Results driven
- Someone who upholds professional ethics, principles and values.
- Must be assertive and mature in outlook.
- Alignment to the brand.
Job Features
| Location | Zululand |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our well known Transport client based in Pretoria is looking to employ a Technically experienced EE Workshop Manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The ideal applicant will possess the following:-
- A minimum of Grade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent academic qualification.
- Qualified Diesel Mechanic (other Artisan trade qualifications will also be considered).
- At least 5-8 years working experience in heavy duty vehicle maintenance.
- At least 2 years in a Management position.
- A post matric qualification in the technical / N4 engineering field will be a strong advantage.
- Proven track record in vehicle fleet management.
- Assist in managing the Technical Budget.
- Oversee maintenance to the vehicle fleet.
- Manage maintenance of facilities, tools and equipment.
- Control workshop tools and equipment.
- Manage Engineering Administration functions
- Supervise Workshop Personnel and identify developmental needs.
- Ensure that the Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations are adhered to in the workshop
- Monitor Asset Register.
- Liaise with Manufacturers and Suppliers to ensure optimal service delivery.
Job Features
| Location | Pretoria |
| Salary | Market Related |
well known automotive dealer client based in Durban is looking to employ an experienced Credit Controller.
The responsibilities of a Credit Controller include the following tasks:
- Receipting and allocating payments as per Bank Statement (every morning)
- Requesting remittances to allocate payments accurately
- Processing of credit notes & journals
- Attending to credit limits and opening of new accounts
- Putting accounts on stop supply
- Doing references on customers to see if they qualify for limit upon request
- Following up with the dealerships on queries (resolving outstanding queries)
- Following up with customers for payments from 30days (telephonically & e-mail)
- Following up on invoices processing to receive payments on time
- Sending out the debtors’ report on a weekly basis to the dealership management
- Sending Statements every month and when required to customers (post & e-mail)
- Sending Final demand letter to customers to prepare Handover for legal processing
- Filling
- Compilation of age analysis on a weekly basis
Job Features
| Location | Durban |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our well known automotive dealer client based in Midrand is looking to employ an experienced Warranty Clerk.
Job Description
To maximize the profitability of the Service department by means of effective costing and claims within warranty parameters.
KEY PERFORMANCE:
Customer Satisfaction
- Process all warranty claims in line with the Brands and dealership policies and procedures. Liaise with the relevant staff in the service department and at the Brands Head office to resolve costing and warranty issues Campaign Coordinator, Service Core Processes Gate Keeper • Download relevant campaign information and pass on information to the service manager to be actioned. • Warranty Claims Processing. • Gate 1 Service Core Process - checking before loading on system. Quality control – Warranty Submissions and Costing. • Gate 2 - Pre-Repair commencement Check. • Gate 3 – Quality Checks. • Gate 4 –Costing Process. • Return defective parts to manufacturer as required.
- Higher Certificates and/or Advanced National (Vocational) Certificates with NQF Level 05. • Valid Driver’s license. • Computer Literacy, • 1-year experience in similar environment. • Knowledge of the Brands policy and procedures will be an advantage.
- Display high value and integrity in task execution. • Remains calm in emotional and stressful situations. • Open to change. • Understands the business value chain and the role own team plays in delivering value to customer. • Quickly builds effective relationships with colleagues, manager and key stakeholders/customers. • Team player. • Embracing diversity and sensitivity. • Attention to and insight in business processes. • Identify problems, report and suggest solutions.
Job Features
| Location | Midrand |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our well know Motor Dealer client currently holds a vacancy for an experienced Payroll Administrator at their Head-Office based in Sandton.
Basic salary per month @ R21 500.00 + Medical Aid & Provident Fund.
N.B. (Only candidates that meet the criteria will be shortlisted and contacted)
N.B. (Only candidates with Automotive Industry experience will be considered and contacted for this position)
| SAGE 300 PEOPLE - PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR - JOB DESCRIPTION:/ headcount of +/- 350 |
| Ø Responsible for the full payroll function of a staff compliment of +- 350 people. |
| Ø SAGE 300 People payroll system |
| Ø Microsoft Excel |
| Ø Process new employees and terminations |
| Ø Load/ terminate all employees on the MIBCO online returns and process any commission/job title changes to correspond with SAGE 300 People |
| Ø Load & process all leave applications - only for those branches not on the ESS leave system |
| Ø Calculate Leave Pay Outs upon terminations (CTC/RPD) |
| Ø Manage accumalated leave days for each employee |
| Ø Change/Update banking details |
| Ø Processing of Tax Numbers & Tax Directives |
| Ø Load/ Import all earnings: (Commission, Allowances, Incentives, Bonuses, and Increases Etc.) |
| Ø Load/Import all deductions: (Advances, Loans, Perks Tax, Medical aids, Pens/Provident Funds, Standard Bank Home Loans Etc.) |
| Ø Liaise with Medical Aids, Pension/Provident Funds & DOL daily |
| Ø Add/terminate dependants/spouses on/off Discovery & Bestmed medical aids |
| Ø Process/ Withdraw/Update member details on Sanlam Fund/ MIBCO Fund/ Auto Workers Fund |
| Ø Reconcile all payroll information, namely: Bestmed, Discovery, Sanlam Fund, Mibco Online Returns, |
| Ø Check Tax Validation reports before confirming pay run |
| Ø Process all Billings and ensure all reports reach Financial Managers on time |
| Ø Process Monthly Sanlam Consolidated SG Report to Payroll Manager |
| Ø File all salary input upon end of the month |
| Ø Ensure files are ready for auditing |
| Ø Assist auditors with all information needed |
| Ø Draft confirmation of Maternity Letters, Certificate of Services & UIF |
| Ø Liaise with/ assist HR with opening new employee files |
| Ø Arranging for Crown to pick up archive boxes- Monthly |
| Ø Responsible for pay queries and feedback to all Dealer Principals and Financial Manager/ Accountants |
Job Features
| Location | Sandton |
| Salary | R21500 + Med Aid & Provident fund |
Our well known automotive dealer client based in Bloemfontein is looking to employ a qualified F&I Manager.
Job Description
Purpose
This is a key role that provides support to the dealership network by providing an efficient service to customers and the dealership through vehicle finance and the sale of approved products to maximise gross profit while ensuring that all training, fit & proper, honesty and integrity requirements of the Financial Service Board (FSB) are upheld.
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Job Features
| Location | Bloemfontein |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our well known automotive vehicle dealer client based in Little Falls (Roodepoort) is looking to employ an experienced Technician.
Job Purpose and Deliverables
Core purpose of the role
The core purpose of this position is to provide quality service and repair work first time right, as efficiently and effectively as possible.
The successful candidate would strive for efficiency, pro-actively developing their technical knowledge, work best as a member of a team and have a strong belief in quality workmanship.
Key deliverables and outputs
- Ensure work carried out reflects the requested and authorized work, by using the latest technical information and ensuring excellent quality of repairs.
- Use the correct tools and equipment at all times as per requirements.
- Ensure work is done according to manufacturer specifications
- Have good administrative acumen, by reporting accurately on faults found and work done, and ensuring that manufacturer work instructions and procedures are adhered to, always;
- Take good care of customer vehicles and property, using fender and seat covers at all times, and driving safely when testing vehicles
- Maintain a professional impression at all times by taking care of your work area, ensuring it is neat and clean
- This position also requires a willingness to assist and mentor apprentices.
- Matric Certificate
- Unendorsed driver’s license
- Trade certificate
- Qualified Technician
- 3 years’ experience in dealership.
- Basic computer literacy
- Mechanical and product knowledge
- Use of Manuals and special equipment
- CSI Awareness
- Quality maintenance
- Good communication skills
- Strong diagnostic ability
- Adherence to time constraints and deadlines
Job Features
| Location | Roodepoort |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our well known automotive vehicle dealer client in Klerksdorp currently holds a vacancy for an experienced EE New Vehicle Sales Manager with a proven track record.
New Vehicle Sales Manager is fully responsible for the management of the New Vehicle department, maximizing sales and profitability to achieve targets and sales forecast commitments, and ensuring customer satisfaction and retention through the execution of the sales process.
Position Overview:
Specific Role Responsibilities:
Specifications for these positions will be discussed if a candidate is invited for an interview.
The responsibilities of a New Vehicle Sales Manager include the following tasks:
- Maximizing sales and profitability through satisfaction and retention of customers to meet sales forecast
- Developing the necessary sales organization to meet sales and profitability objectives.
- Ensuring optimum stock of vehicles on premises.
- Ensuring cost control to budget within the department.
- Ensure adequate product display material is available.
- Review all pricing policies, discounts and “trade-in” dealing to maintain Dealership profitability.
- Monitor financial performance of sales department weekly.
- Ensure that customer complaints are dealt with timeously and effectively.
- Ensure that departmental customer satisfaction/ expectation targets are met.
- Ensure direct and indirect costs remain within Company prescribed parameters.
- Establish the staffing levels and the training required to achieve sales objectives.
- Ensure that all floorplan activities are monitored.
- Ensure stock level is kept within company policy requirements.
- Maximize sale of back-end products.
- Matric
- Previous Vehicle Sales Manager Experience
- Must have internet leads/sales experience
- Computer literate
- Multi-tasking ability
- Valid Driver’s License with no endorsements
- Good communication skills
- Strong admin management skills
- A team player
- Reliable
- Must be able to maintain and be a constant high performer
Job Features
| Location | Klerksdorp |
| Salary | Market Related |
