Assistant Finance Manager - Sandton

Talent Evolution; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Evolution in Johannesburg is seeking qualified accounting professionals to strengthen our finance team. The role focuses on general ledger, reconciliations, monthly management accounts, budgets and financial reporting.

You will supervise finance administration, resolve discrepancies and support cost and management accounting within a retail environment. A strong eye for detail and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) and a related accounting qualification.
• BCom in Accounting or equivalent; additional coursework is advantageous.
• Experience in cost and management accounting and reconciliations.
• Experience with general ledger, bank and creditors reconciliations and monthly accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist with budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Reconcile general ledger, bank, creditors, and balance sheet.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts.
• Supervise or coordinate finance administration activities.

Skills

General ledger

Bank reconciliations

Creditors

Balance sheet

Management accounting

Cost accounting

Budget monitoring

Financial reporting

Discrepancy resolution

Supervising staff

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

BCom in Accounting

Accounting Diploma / relevant qualification

Additional coursework in accounting/bookkeeping

Tools

Excel

MS Office suite

MDA / accounting system

Job description

Qualifications

Matric (Grade 12). BCom in Accounting, an Accounting Diploma or a relevant accounting qualification. Additional accounting or bookkeeping coursework will be advantageous. Experience 23 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.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.