Assistant Finance Manager

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 406,000 - 487,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to oversee monthly management accounts, maintain the general ledger and ensure timely reconciliations. The role focuses on cost and management accounting within a retail or retail property environment, with emphasis on financial reporting, budgeting and strict financial controls.

Location is Sandton, Johannesburg, with a salary of ZAR 40,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost and management accounting.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting processes.
• Proven ability to reconcile general ledgers and balance sheets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports within deadlines.
• Record daily transactions and process journals to the general ledger.
• Prepare trial balances, financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile ledger to debtors, balance sheet, and loan balances.
• Maintain accounting records and monthly reporting files.

Skills

Cost accounting

Management accounting

General ledger reconciliations

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Education

BCom in Accounting

Accounting Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MDA accounting system

Job description

Assistant Finance Manager job vacancy in Johannesburg.

The Assistant Finance Manager will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts, maintaining the general ledger and ensuring that account reconciliations are completed accurately and within stipulated deadlines.

The role requires strong cost and management accounting experience within a retail or retail property environment, with a particular focus on financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and financial controls.

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg.

Salary : R40 000 basic per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports within stipulated deadlines.
  • Review source documents, record daily transactions and process journals and general ledger entries.
  • Prepare trial balances, balance sheets, income statements and supporting financial schedules.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts to the debtors ledger, balance sheet, income statement, loan balances and company accounts.
  • Investigate, resolve and report accounting discrepancies and outstanding reconciling items.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records, supporting documentation and monthly reporting files.
  • Assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements and tax packs.
  • Participate in annual audits and perform audit-related assignments as required.
• Reconciliations & Financial Controls
  • Perform and review general ledger reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
  • Review and sign off weekly bank reconciliations prepared by the Credit Controller and Creditors Administrator.
  • Review and sign off monthly creditors’ reconciliations.
  • Reconcile the gift voucher control account and tenant deposit accounts.
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure the accuracy of related financial records.
  • Import daily bank statements into the relevant accounting system.
  • Release creditor payments on the banking system when required.
  • Ensure compliance with established accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Cost & Management Accounting
  • Assist the Finance Manager with the preparation, implementation and monitoring of annual budgets.
  • Update annual budgets on the relevant financial management system.
  • Monitor expenditure and assist with analysing financial performance against budgets.
  • Provide accurate financial information to support management reporting and decision-making.
  • Prepare annual turnover rental calculations, obtain turnover certificates from tenants and report delinquent tenants to management.
• Team Supervision & Stakeholder Relationships
  • Supervise and provide guidance to the Creditors Administrator and Credit Controller.
  • Coordinate with other departments to obtain financial information, resolve transaction queries and ensure accurate accounting records.
  • Report the status of account reconciliations and significant financial issues to the Finance Manager.
  • Assist other departments with accounting-related queries as required.
  • Attend meetings and provide relevant financial information and updates to management.
• General Administration
  • Maintain the confidentiality and security of financial information and records.
  • Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.
  • Work extended hours when required to meet reporting deadlines.

Role Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12).
• BCom in Accounting, an Accounting Diploma or a relevant accounting qualification.
• Additional accounting or bookkeeping coursework will be advantageous.
• 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Practical cost and management accounting experience, preferably within a retail or retail property environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in general ledger, bank, creditors and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports and budgets.
• Experience investigating and resolving account discrepancies.
• Experience supervising or coordinating finance administration functions will be advantageous.

Technical Requirements:

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and financial controls.
• Strong reconciliation skills and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies accurately.
• Good understanding of cost accounting, management accounting and budget monitoring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience using MDA or a similar accounting/property management system will be advantageous.
• Good numerical ability and the ability to work accurately with financial data.

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent planning, organisation and time-management skills.
• Strong financial and numerical aptitude.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• Teamwork and a willingness to support other departments.
• Ability to supervise and guide junior finance staff.
• Accountability and the ability to meet strict financial reporting deadlines.