Assistant Finance Manager

ExecutivePlacements.com; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 580 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to oversee financial processes and lead a finance team of 8–10 members in Johannesburg. This role requires a strong finance professional with a BCom degree and relevant experience in the manufacturing or retail sector. Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, month-end close, and compliance of financial transactions, offering an excellent opportunity for career growth in finance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ relevant finance experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or retail environments.
• Proven people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Full general ledger processing through to trial balance.
• Month-end close and audit preparation.
• Oversight and review of financial transactions.

Skills

Leadership

General ledger processing

Financial compliance

Education

BCom Degree

Professional qualification (SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Finance Manager

Recruiter: Network Recruitment

Job Ref: NFR008305/Joy

Date posted: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary: 580 000

Job & Company Description

A well-established organisation within the manufacturing / retail sector, based in Edenvale, is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to join their finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a strong finance professional to take ownership of key financial processes while managing a sizable team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Full general ledger processing through to trial balance
• Month-end close and audit preparation
• Debtors and creditors management and processing
• Oversight and review of financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Management of a finance team, with direct responsibility for 8–10 staff members

Qualifications & Experience Required

• BCom Degree
• Professional qualification (SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA) – preferred
• 3–5 years’ relevant finance experience
• Exposure to manufacturing and/or retail environments
• Proven people management experience

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