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Assistant Financial Manager – Johannesburg (Ref JHB00097)

JG AFRIKA

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 500,000 - 700,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking an Assistant Financial Manager to oversee financial operations, including auditing, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a B.Com (Hons) Accounting degree and five years of relevant experience, along with skills in various financial software. This role involves leadership within the finance team and effective collaboration with other departments to ensure efficient financial management.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a B.Com (Hons) Accounting required.
  • 5+ years' experience in a similar role.
  • Experience with relevant software tools is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the finance team and assist with monthly and annual financial accounts preparation.
  • Manage payables process and administrative tasks related to finance.
  • Prepare VAT returns and draft Annual Financial Statements.

Skills

Accounting
Reporting
Communication
Time Management
Collaboration

Education

B.Com (Hons) Accounting

Tools

SAP Business One
CaseWare
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Power BI
SAGE 300

Job description

Job title : Assistant Financial Manager – Johannesburg (Ref JHB00097)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 01, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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JG Afrika is looking for an Assistant Financial Manager for their Financial Department, to be based in Sunninghill, Johannesburg.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Play a leadership role within the finance team (3 staff).
  • Assistance with Preparation of monthly and annual financial accounts for audit.
  • Oversight of the Payables process.
  • Primary Admin relationship with Bank partners.
  • Depreciation of fixed assets, and reconciliation of the Fixed asset Schedules to Trial balance monthly.
  • Administrative matters for all instalment sale agreements and Mortgage Facilities.
  • Preparation and submission for review, of the monthly VAT returns.
  • Drafting Annual Financial Statements using CaseWare.
  • Assisting in the operation and development of the finance department.
  • Revenue recognition and sub-consultant accounting.
  • Accounts receivable recoveries and bad debt management.
  • Expense Claims and Staff Accounts.
  • Payroll Cycle and compliance thereof.
  • Income Tax and compliance thereof.

Qualifications :

  • Must have a minimum of a B.Com (Hons) Accounting

Experience :

  • Should have + – 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Experience with the following software required :

  • SAP Business One
  • CaseWare
  • Microsoft Excel & Word
  • Power BI
  • SAGE 300

Skills :

  • Accounting (Demonstrate and understanding of IFRS, and ability to apply within the JG Afrika accounting process)
  • Reporting (Timely, complete and accurate)
  • Communication (Proactive and Effective)
  • Time Management (demonstrating efficiency and prioritising)
  • Collaboration (Within corporate team, and across all elements of the business)
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