Assistant Finance Manager: Odoo Migration & Month-End Lead

RiseUp Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseUp Group seeks an Assistant Financial Manager to act as deputy to the financial manager. You will lead the monthly close, drive the Odoo ERP migration, and oversee reconciliations, stock valuation, and statutory submissions.

Essentially, 3–5 years in financial accounting with ERP experience, strong Excel, and IFRS/VAT payroll knowledge will position you for success in this role. Manufacturing/ FMCG exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a financial accounting role, including month-end closes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with at least one ERP or accounting system and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs, VAT and payroll tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance commentary.
• Own the Odoo accounting module through implementation and go-live, including COA, tax setup and journals.
• Reconcile stock counts to GL and investigate variances.
• Maintain costing for finished goods, raw materials and packaging; support pricing with cost data.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and related-party loan schedules.

Skills

Advanced Excel

IFRS/IFRS for SMEs

Payroll tax knowledge

Education

BCom (Accounting) or BCompt

Articles completed (SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA/ACCA) or CA(SA)

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

RiseUp Group seeks an Assistant Financial Manager to act as deputy to the financial manager. You will lead the monthly close, drive the Odoo ERP migration, and oversee reconciliations, stock valuation, and statutory submissions.

Essentially, 3–5 years in financial accounting with ERP experience, strong Excel, and IFRS/VAT payroll knowledge will position you for success in this role. Manufacturing/ FMCG exposure is advantageous.