Assistant Financial Manager: ERP-driven Finance & IFRS

Riseup Management; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Riseup Management in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant with 3–5 years of financial accounting experience to manage month-end closes, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting.

You will own the Odoo accounting module, handle VAT and payroll tax, and coordinate intercompany reconciliations with strong Excel and ERP skills. IFRS knowledge is required; SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA/ACCA articles are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Essential degree in accounting or commerce with 3–5 years in financial accounting.
• Experience running month-end closes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Knowledge of IFRS/IFRS for SMEs, VAT, and payroll tax.
• Proficiency with at least one ERP or accounting system and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Run the month-end close to a fixed timetable: accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and commentary on variances.
• Own Odoo accounting module: COA, tax setup, journals, bank feeds, period close.
• Test system finance components before go-live and coordinate changes.
• Reconcile stock to GL and investigate variances.
• Maintain standard/batch costing and support pricing reviews with cost data.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and related-party loans monthly.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist SARS correspondence.
• Review payroll and reconcile PAYE, UIF, SDL submissions.
• Oversee debtors and creditors: aging, statements, and creditor matching.
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecast and approvals for payments.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

IFRS/IFRS for SMEs

VAT and payroll tax knowledge

ERP accounting system experience

Month-end close experience

Education

BCom (Accounting) or BCompt degree

Completed articles (SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA/ACCA)

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

Riseup Management in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant with 3–5 years of financial accounting experience to manage month-end closes, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting.

You will own the Odoo accounting module, handle VAT and payroll tax, and coordinate intercompany reconciliations with strong Excel and ERP skills. IFRS knowledge is required; SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA/ACCA articles are advantageous.