Assistant Financial Manager

Midvaal Recruitment; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Manager to support daily finance operations in a technically driven environment. This critical role involves managing General Ledger reconciliations, monthly reporting, and cash flow forecasts while ensuring financial controls and supporting project delivery. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in a finance or accounting role within engineering or technical services, along with strong Excel skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in finance/accounting within engineering or technical services.
• Solid understanding of financial controls and cost accounting.
• Experience working with accounting systems in project-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Support daily finance operations in a technical environment.
• Perform General Ledger reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Assist with monthly management reporting and budget tracking.
• Manage customer invoicing, supplier payments, and reconciliations.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts aligned with operational needs.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage pressure

Solid understanding of accounting principles

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.

MID608

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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