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Michelle Evelyn Stolz

Michelle Evelyn Stolz

Benoni

Summary

Results-driven Finance & Insurance (F&I) Manager experienced in automotive finance and financial administration. Achieved finance and insurance targets while maximising gross profit and ensuring compliance through effective deal management and lender liaison. Focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences and maintaining high organisational standards.

Overview

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1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance and Insurance Manager

FAIMS (Motus)
East Rand
03.2026 - Current

● Manage the complete vehicle finance and insurance (F&I) process, from customer application through to finalisation and vehicle delivery.

● Prepare and present finance proposals, repayment structures and insurance products to customers, ensuring solutions are aligned with their requirements and affordability.

● Liaise with banks, finance institutions and insurance providers to secure competitive approvals and facilitate smooth deal progression.

● Ensure all finance and insurance documentation is accurate, complete and compliant with company policies, regulatory requirements and financial institution standards.

● Conducted thorough credit applications and affordability assessments, ensuring identification of suitable finance options for customers.

● Maximised F&I income and profitability by effectively presenting value-added products, including service plans, warranties, insurance, and other approved ancillary products.

● Work closely with vehicle sales executives, management, banks and support departments to resolve queries and ensure transactions are completed efficiently.

Achieved compliance with F&I procedures, POPIA, FAIS/NCA requirements and internal Motus standards.

● Identify and address discrepancies in documentation, pricing, finance figures and deal structures before final submission.

● Maintain accurate records and ensure all deals are audit-ready and processed within required turnaround times.

● Contribute to achieving monthly finance penetration, product penetration, gross profit and dealership targets.

● Handle customer queries and objections professionally, negotiating appropriate solutions while protecting dealership profitability.

● Supported sales team with finance structuring, deal optimisation, and product knowledge to enhance conversion rates and customer satisfaction.

Finance and Insurance Manager / Accounts Manager

King of Cars
Benoni
05.2020 - 02.2026
  • Negotiated rates with banks post-validation to secure competitive financing terms.
  • Uploaded and submitted applications to all major banks for vehicle finance.
  • Facilitated client discussions to secure approvals for vehicle finance options.
  • Prepared deal files for delivery and trade-in documentation accurately.
  • Signed up clients under supervision for online and manual processing.
  • Submitted payout documents to banks to initiate payouts efficiently.
  • Sold short-term insurance and value-added products (VAPS) to clients.
  • Initiated insurance for clients upon request to meet their needs.
  • Prepared licensing and registration documents for vehicles.
  • Managed dealer stock documents for registration purposes.
  • Drafted purchase agreements for vehicles acquired to ensure compliance.
  • Captured supplier documents to enhance financial documentation.
  • Developed purchase orders effectively to facilitate procurement.
  • Organized customer documents to ensure precise record-keeping.
  • Processed salary journals to maintain payroll integrity.
  • Reconciled ledger accounts to uphold financial accuracy.
  • Generated daily delivery lists and performance trackers to monitor operations.
  • Engaged clients regularly to strengthen relationships and foster trust.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations.

Financial Administrator

Antiseptol International (Pty) Ltd
Benoni
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Captured supplier documents to facilitate accurate accounting.
  • Reconciled cashbooks to maintain reliable financial data.
  • Reconciled ledger accounts to uphold accuracy within financial statements.
  • Calculated and reconciled VAT to ensure tax obligations were met.
  • Submitted VAT returns via e-filing (VAT201) for compliance purposes.
  • Submitted monthly statutory returns via e-filing (EMP201) to maintain compliance with tax regulations.
  • Processed salary journals to maintain payroll accuracy.
  • Recorded cashbooks meticulously to reflect financial transactions.
  • Compiled supplier invoices with backup documentation to ensure timely payments.
  • Provided management with management accounts for strategic decision-making.
  • Provided management with accurate management accounts to support strategic decision-making.
  • Filed returns of earnings to Workman's Compensation for statutory compliance.
  • Filed returns of earnings to Worker's Compensation for statutory compliance.
  • Captured customer invoices effectively to enhance billing processes.

Financial Clerk

Rubber Industries SA (Pty) Ltd
Benoni
07.2013 - 11.2017
  • Reconciled general ledgers to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Oversaw stock control to optimize inventory management.
  • Processed weekly wages for 49 employees, managing approximately R200,000 per week.
  • Processed monthly salaries for 33 employees, overseeing approximately R750,000 per month.
  • Processed salary journals to maintain payroll integrity.
  • Administered creditor accounts for 220 COD suppliers and 89 30-day accounts, managing total liabilities of R10,874,823.85.
  • Generated monthly VAT reports and reconciliations to comply with tax regulations.
  • Generated monthly VAT reports and reconciliations to ensure compliance with tax regulations and accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Created purchase orders to manage procurement effectively.
  • Prepared customer documentation for deliveries accurately.
  • Processed quotations to facilitate sales operations.
  • Managed daily time office functions for 82 employees to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Handled staff expense claims submitted by sales executives accurately.
  • Cultivated guest relations with directors from India to enhance business partnerships.

Debtors Clerk

Federal Airlines
Benoni
08.2012 - 02.2013
  • Executed debt collections to ensure account recovery.
  • Managed customer invoicing, ensuring timely billing and contributing to consistent revenue flow.
  • Executed debt collections, achieving successful account recovery and minimizing outstanding debts.
  • Handled recovery accounts for hired aircraft with efficient resolution.
  • Reconciled accounts to maintain financial integrity.
  • Reconciled landing fees, Pax tax, ATNS, and SAWS to comply with regulations.
  • Processed passenger quotations for accurate billing.

Personal Assistant

Genrigg SA
Benoni
08.2010 - 07.2012
  • Processed quotations to improve client service delivery.
  • Managed client invoicing to ensure prompt payments and cash flow.
  • Conducted debt collection to minimize outstanding accounts.
  • Processed quotations efficiently to enhance client service delivery.
  • Captured supplier and customer invoices to streamline accounting processes.
  • Facilitated processing of purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Oversaw purchasing of stock to align with business needs.
  • Captured supplier and customer invoices to support accurate accounting.
  • Organised source document filing for easy accessibility.

Admin Clerk (Intern)

De Wit Tax and Bookkeeping Services
Benoni
12.2008 - 07.2010
  • Managed cash book entries and petty cash to maintain precise financial records.
  • Managed cash book entries and petty cash, ensuring accuracy of financial records.
  • Executed filing systems, streamlining organisational workflows.
  • Created and loaded invoices on Pastel for streamlined financial processing.
  • Executed efficient filing systems to enhance organisational workflows.
  • Performed e-filing to comply with tax regulations.
  • Captured invoices to support accurate financial reporting.

Education

Senior Certificate - Grade 12, English, Afrikaans, Mathematics Literacy, Life Orientation, Geography, Tourism, Business Studies

Noorderlig High School
Benoni, South Africa

Skills

● F&I Compliance & Contract Administration

● Deal Finalization & Documentation

● Credit & Affordability Assessment

● Lender & Finance House Liaison

● Deal structuring

  • Financial Risk Assessment

● Finance management

● Value-added product sales

● Needs analysis

● Profit management

● Customer Service & Relationship Management

Certification

  • NCA certified
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance Product Training
  • Class of Business certified
  • RE5 certified
  • FAIS Qualification (awaiting certificate from Inseta)

Languages

Fluent, Fluent

Timeline

Finance and Insurance Manager

FAIMS (Motus)
03.2026 - Current

Finance and Insurance Manager / Accounts Manager

King of Cars
05.2020 - 02.2026

Financial Administrator

Antiseptol International (Pty) Ltd
04.2018 - 04.2020

Financial Clerk

Rubber Industries SA (Pty) Ltd
07.2013 - 11.2017

Debtors Clerk

Federal Airlines
08.2012 - 02.2013

Personal Assistant

Genrigg SA
08.2010 - 07.2012

Admin Clerk (Intern)

De Wit Tax and Bookkeeping Services
12.2008 - 07.2010

Senior Certificate - Grade 12, English, Afrikaans, Mathematics Literacy, Life Orientation, Geography, Tourism, Business Studies

Noorderlig High School
Michelle Evelyn Stolz