Group Manager - Finance and Accounting (Automotive)

Location: Centurion, South Africa

Company

hirify.global, part of Capgemini, provides AI-powered intelligent operations and transformation services to more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including finance, healthcare, insurance, logistics, and travel.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, and develop a team delivering finance and accounting operations for the Automotive Vertical.
• Drive operational excellence by meeting client objectives, service levels, business targets, and customer outcomes.
• Monitor processes and performance metrics, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain operational controls.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking activities, and financial controls.
• Build client and stakeholder relationships, clarify business requirements, and act as the primary escalation point for operational service issues.
• Coach employees, manage performance, support succession planning, and align workforce planning with operational demand.

Requirements

• Matric and a diploma qualification are essential.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial role.
• Proven experience managing teams and driving operational performance.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking processes, and financial controls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated client engagement and stakeholder management experience.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, people management, planning, organisational, and results-oriented capabilities.

Nice to have

• Retail industry experience is preferred but not essential.
• Exposure to automotive-related operations is preferred but not essential.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position focused on high-performance culture, employee development, and engagement.
• Responsibilities include coaching, mentoring, accountability, succession planning, and talent development.
• Work supports client service delivery, operational efficiency, financial compliance, and sustainable business outcomes.