Assistant Financial Manager

Marvel Placement Consultant; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company in Johannesburg is seeking an Assistant Financial Manager. The ideal candidate will be a qualified CA(SA) with 2-3 years of post-article experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial results and conducting financial analysis, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and managing the budgeting process. If you're detail-oriented and have a strong technical accounting background, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' post-article experience in finance.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and internal controls.
• Must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly financial results to management.
• Monitor and manage cash flow requirements.
• Conduct strategic financial analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)

Audit proficiency

Financial reporting analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Financial ERP systems

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)]

Bcom Honors in Accounting or CTA Qualification

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : June 26, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Assistant Financial Manager (Qualified Chartered Accountant) :

• Our client, a prominent manufacturing company located in Johannesburg Central, is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Manager to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified CA(SA) with 2–3 years of post-articles experience, ideally within the manufacturing sector.

Minimum Requirements :

• 2-3 years’ post Article experience.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)].
• Bcom Honors in Accounting or CTA Qualification.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS).
• Audit proficiency and sound understanding of risk and controls.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial ERP systems.
• Must have own vehicle and a valid Driver’s License.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly financial results to senior management.
• Monitor and manage daily, monthly, and long-term cash flow requirements.
• Conduct strategic financial analysis to support decision-making and business planning.
• Identify and implement improvements in financial systems and processes.
• Perform and review reconciliations of all key balance sheet accounts.
• Engage in product costing and provide actionable insights to enhance cost efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, IFRS, and company policies and procedures.
• Support the Financial Director in audit preparation and statutory reporting.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records for all entities.
• Lead the preparation and management of the annual budgeting process.
• Investigate and resolve balance sheet discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure accurate application of IFRS across all financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements and audit readiness.
• Analyse stock variances based on monthly stock counts and drive resolution.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register, ensuring proper asset control and recording.

Closing Date :

• Submissions for this vacancy will close on 28 May 2025, however CVs will be accepted until 21 June 2025.