Assistant Financial Manager

Midvaal Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa seeks an Assistant Financial Manager to provide critical support to the Financial Manager in a technical environment. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Responsibilities include managing daily finance operations, month-end closes, and cash flow forecasts. This position is essential for ensuring effective support of technical operations and project delivery.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Solid understanding of financial controls and cost accounting.
• Experience with accounting systems in project-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Support daily finance operations in a technical environment.
• Perform reconciliations and month-end close processes.
• Assist with management reporting and cost control.
• Manage invoicing and supplier payments.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Experience in project-based environments

Job description

Assistant Financial Manager

We are looking for a strong, hands‑on finance professional to work closely with the Financial Manager in a technically driven, operationally intensive environment. This role is suited to someone who can take ownership of day‑to‑day finance functions and support a business operating within the engineering, electrical, diesel generation, projects, and service sectors.

MID, Vereeniging

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Manager with daily finance operations in a project‑ and service‑based technical environment.
• Perform General Ledger reconciliations, journals, and accurate month‑end close processes.
• Assist with monthly management reporting, cost control, and budget tracking.
• Manage customer invoicing, supplier payments, reconciliations, and follow‑ups.
• Support job costing, project cost tracking, and margin analysis for engineering and service work.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts aligned to operational and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records, audit trails, and internal financial controls.
• Step in to manage finance functions and reporting when required.
• Provide office administration and documentation support linked to technical and operational activities.

Requirements

• 3–5 years' experience in a finance or accounting role within an engineering, manufacturing, construction, electrical, or technical services environment.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and cost accounting.
• Strong Excel skills, including reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis (Formulas, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• Experience working with accounting systems in project‑ or job‑based environments.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and process driven.
• Able to work independently in a fast‑paced, operational setting.
• Comfortable managing pressure, deadlines, and multiple priorities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proactive, self‑driven, and hands‑on.
• Strong follow‑through and ownership mindset.
• Confident working alongside technical, operations, and project teams.
• Trustworthy, discreet, and professional.
• Adaptable to changing operational and project demands.

This is a critical support role for a finance professional who can partner effectively with the Financial Manager and ensure the finance function supports technical operations, project delivery, and service performance.

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