Assistant Financial Manager | IT and Services

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Randburg seeks a proactive finance professional for a Senior Accountant role. You will support monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, while ensuring data integrity and compliant reporting.

The role involves balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close, and providing insights to management. You will mentor junior staff, liaise with auditors, and uphold internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Completed Articles advantageous.
• 3-5 years' post-articles or relevant finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and South African tax legislation.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in telecommunications, technology, or fast-paced commercial environments is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure data integrity.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights to management.
• Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with treasury-related functions.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior finance staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Support the Financial Manager with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial data
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful insights to management
• Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies
• Monitor cash flow and assist with treasury-related functions
• Drive process improvements and enhance internal financial controls
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior finance staff where required

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Completed Articles advantageous
• 3-5 years' post-articles or relevant finance experience
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and South African tax legislation
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience working in a telecommunications, technology, or fast-paced commercial environment will be highly advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for driving business performance through sound financial management.

Remuneration

R550,000 - R650,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.