Assistant Financial Controller

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Finance Assistant with a strong focus on stock and inventory management in South Africa. You will support month-end reporting, reconciliations, and financial controls within a dynamic team.

The role requires a BCom and 2+ years' finance experience, with proven stock/inventory expertise. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is essential to accurately manage records and assist the Financial Controller.

Qualifications

• BCom degree required
• 2+ years finance experience
• Strong stock/inventory experience - essential
• Financial accounting and reconciliation experience
• Exposure to ERP systems and Excel

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end reporting and financial reconciliations
• Manage and reconcile stock and inventory records
• Investigate and report on stock variances
• Assist with financial reporting, audits and internal controls
• Support the Financial Controller with day-to-day finance activities

Skills

Stock / Inventory

Numerical accuracy

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

ERP exposure

Financial accounting

Reconciliations

Independent worker

Time management

Education

BCom

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• BCom


• 2+ years' relevant finance experience


• Strong stock/inventory experience - essential


• Financial accounting and reconciliation experience


• Exposure to ERP systems and Excel

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end reporting and financial reconciliations


• Manage and reconcile stock and inventory records


• Investigate and report on stock variances


• Assist with financial reporting, audits and internal controls


• Support the Financial Controller with day-to-day finance activities

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy


• Analytical and problem-solving ability


• Good Excel and systems proficiency


• Strong organisational and time-management skills


• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines