Assistant Regional Financial Manager

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an Assistant Regional Financial Manager to support financial operations across a large regional portfolio in Gauteng. You will assist with monthly reporting, reconciliations, and ensuring financial controls across multiple locations.

You will mentor administrative teams, collaborate with senior management on insights, and drive process improvements. The role offers exposure to audits, compliance, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic retail/FMCG regional

Qualifications

• Matric is essential; a diploma or degree in accounting/finance is beneficial.
• 3–5 years' experience in finance, accounting or financial administration.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, audits and compliance.
• Multi-site or operational finance experience is advantageous.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial reporting, including income statement and balance sheet reviews.
• Perform reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Support internal and external audit processes and ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Review expenses, analyse variances, and provide recommendations to management.
• Assist with stock control processes and stock-take reporting.
• Support debtor, creditor, banking, and financial administration functions.
• Coach and support administrative teams within the region.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Provide support to the Regional Financial Manager and act in their absence when required.

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Balance sheet management

Debtors & creditors

Reconciliations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independence

Multitasking

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an Assistant Regional Financial Manager to support the financial operations of a large regional business portfolio. This role offers exposure to financial reporting, audits, compliance, process improvement, and operational support across multiple locations.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making and business performance. You will also have the opportunity to mentor administrative teams, strengthen financial controls, and contribute to the overall success of the region.

If you enjoy combining technical finance expertise with operational involvement and stakeholder engagement, this role offers excellent career growth and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial reporting, including income statement and balance sheet reviews.
• Perform reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records and reporting.
• Support internal and external audit processes and ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Review expenses, analyse variances, and provide recommendations to management.
• Assist with stock control processes and stock-take reporting.
• Support debtor, creditor, banking, and financial administration functions.
• Coach and support administrative teams within the region.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Provide support to the Regional Financial Manager and act in their absence when required.

Education

• Matric (Grade 12) essential.
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, Commerce, or a related field beneficial.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a finance, accounting, or financial administration environment.
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Exposure to audits, compliance, and financial controls.
• Multi-site, retail, FMCG, or operational finance experience advantageous.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring staff beneficial.

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Financial reporting and analysis.
• Balance sheet and income statement management.
• Debtors and creditors experience.
• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.