Assistant Manager Finance

Atain; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Atain in South Africa seeks an Executive / Senior Executive - Finance to manage daily finance and accounting operations for the SA entity. This role coordinates with Head Office in India, ensures IFRS compliance, and supports audits.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of SA finance experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, with ERP exposure (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, finance or related field.
• Professional qualification in CA/SA, ACCA, CIMA or SAIPA is a plus.
• 2–3 years of finance and accounting experience in SA.
• Experience with IFRS and SA taxation is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate accounting entries in SAP ERP.
• Post journal entries, accruals and adjustments in a timely manner.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial data and reports for Head Office Finance team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, finance or related field

Professional qualification such as Inter CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, SAIPA, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Executive / Senior Executive - Finance ( Capetown - South Africa)

Department: Finance

Location: South Africa

Reporting To: Head Office Finance Team (India)

Job Purpose

The Executive / Senior Executive - Finance will be responsible for managing day-to-day finance and accounting operations for the South Africa entity, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits, and coordinating with the Head Office Finance team in India.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate accounting entries in SAP ERP.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Maintain the general ledger and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial data and reports as required by the Head Office Finance team.

Taxation & Compliance

• Coordinate with VAT and Tax Consultants to ensure compliance with South African tax regulations.
• Provide timely and accurate financial data and supporting documentation for VAT, tax filings, and statutory submissions.
• Monitor compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Support implementation of internal financial controls and compliance procedures.
• Monitor vendor ledgers and ensure accurate reconciliation of supplier accounts.
• Verify and process vendor payments in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure timely settlement of all liabilities and outstanding obligations.
• Resolve vendor-related queries and discrepancies promptly.

Cash Flow Management

• Prepare and submit weekly cash flow reports and expected cash requirement forecasts to the Head Office.
• Monitor working capital and cash utilization.
• Support cash planning and fund management activities.

Audit Support

• Support internal and external audit activities by providing required schedules, reports, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Address audit observations and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure proper maintenance of accounting records and audit trails.
• Prepare periodic financial reports and reconciliations.
• Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights to management.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as Inter CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, SAIPA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in Finance and Accounting.
• Experience in handling South African finance, taxation, or statutory compliance will be preferred.
• Experience working with multinational organizations would be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial accounting principles.
• Understanding of South African taxation and statutory requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or other ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with cross-functional and international teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of accounting entries in SAP ERP.
• Timely vendor payments and ledger reconciliation.
• Compliance with VAT, tax, and statutory filing deadlines.
• Timely submission of weekly cash requirement reports.
• Successful completion of internal and external audits.
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting to Head Office.