An exciting opportunity exists to join a large, internationally recognised car rental group with operations across Southern Africa. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Finance Manager to lead our statutory reporting, taxation, audit and compliance functions while supporting continuous improvement in financial reporting and business intelligence. This position is based at our Hertz Rent A Car, Head Office in Cape Town and offers exposure to a dynamic, multi-country operating environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent;
• Professional accounting qualification or membership (CA(SA), AGA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) will be advantageous;
• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial reporting, taxation and finance management;
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing and developing finance teams;
• Strong knowledge of statutory reporting requirements and IFRS;
• Experience managing external audits and regulatory reporting;
• Excellent analytical, reporting and communication skills;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple deliverables and deadlines;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Advantageous experience:

• Experience operating within a multi-entity or multinational environment;
• Knowledge of SADC markets, particularly South Africa, Namibia and Botswana;
• Experience with Drive (Keyloop) or similar ERP systems;
• Advanced Power BI and business intelligence reporting experience;
• Automotive, mobility or vehicle rental industry experience;
• Experience with financial consolidations and multi-jurisdiction tax compliance.

Job description: 

• Managing monthly, quarterly and annual statutory and Group financial reporting requirements;
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS, Companies Act requirements and other applicable regulatory standards;
• Overseeing the preparation and review of annual financial statements across Group entities;
• Managing external financial statement audits and other statutory audits;
• Ensuring accurate and timeous submission of corporate income tax, VAT and other statutory tax returns;
• Liaising with auditors, tax consultants and regulatory authorities across relevant jurisdictions;
• Leading and developing the Group finance reporting team to ensure accuracy, efficiency and continuous improvement;
• Driving enhancements in financial reporting, management information and business intelligence capabilities;
• Reviewing and strengthening financial controls, reporting processes and governance frameworks;
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and process efficiencies across the finance function;
• Providing support to senior management through accurate financial analysis and reporting;
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies, governance requirements and Group standards.

Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.