Assitant Finance Manager CA (SA)

Network Finance; Randburg; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 400 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Network Finance is seeking a CA(SA) to lead financial reviews, IFRS reporting, tax compliance, budgeting and planning. You will manage a team of Financial Controllers and Accountants and work with senior leadership on group reporting. The role requires minimum 2 years post-articles commercial experience and strong technical accounting skills.

A proactive, hands-on leader in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will drive financial excellence, support strategic finance initiatives,

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification essential.
• Minimum 2 years' post-articles commercial experience.
• Experience in financial reviews and analysis.
• IFRS reporting.
• Tax and VAT compliance.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Annual Financial Statement preparation and review.
• Stakeholder engagement and reporting.

Responsabilités

• Lead financial reviews and detailed financial analysis.
• Prepare and review IFRS-compliant financial information.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Deliver high-quality reporting within strict deadlines.
• Prepare and review tax and VAT submissions.
• Liaise directly with SARS on tax-related matters.
• Review VAT reconciliations and tax calculations.
• Provide technical guidance on IFRS, taxation, and Companies Act requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Support business decision-making through financial analysis and insights.
• Assist with strategic finance initiatives and key business projects.
• Contribute to group reporting requirements.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Financial Controllers and Accountants.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support the ongoing development of the finance function.

Connaissances

IFRS knowledge

Tax & VAT experience

Advanced Excel

Analytical & problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Leadership potential

Formation

CA(SA) qualification

Outils

Accpac

CaseWare

Description du poste

This opportunity is ideal for a CA(SA) who enjoys financial reviews, technical accounting, IFRS, tax, reporting, and business planning. You'll play a critical role in maintaining financial excellence while managing a team of Financial Controllers and Accountants, gaining valuable exposure to senior leadership and group-level reporting.

If you're looking to accelerate your career within a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your technical expertise and leadership capabilities will be highly valued, this could be the perfect next step.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Review

• Lead financial reviews and detailed financial analysis.
• Prepare and review IFRS-compliant financial information.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Deliver high-quality reporting within strict deadlines.

Tax, VAT & Compliance

• Prepare and review tax and VAT submissions.
• Liaise directly with SARS on tax-related matters.
• Review VAT reconciliations and tax calculations.
• Provide technical guidance on IFRS, taxation, and Companies Act requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Support business decision-making through financial analysis and insights.
• Assist with strategic finance initiatives and key business projects.
• Contribute to group reporting requirements.

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Financial Controllers and Accountants.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support the ongoing development of the finance function.

Requirements

Qualifications

CA(SA) Qualification (Essential)

Experience

Minimum 2 years' post-articles commercial experience

Experience in:

• Financial reviews and analysis
• IFRS reporting
• Tax and VAT compliance
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Annual Financial Statement preparation and review
• Stakeholder engagement and reporting

Technical Skills

• Strong IFRS knowledge
• Strong tax and VAT experience, including SARS liaison
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Experience with:
  • Accpac
  • CaseWare
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong technical accounting ability
• Excellent analytical and financial review skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Leadership potential and people management skills
• Commercial awareness and business acumen
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive, hands-on approach
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers an excellent platform for an ambitious finance professional who wants to build on their technical foundation while gaining leadership exposure within a respected and established organisation.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, enhance your commercial finance experience, and contribute to key strategic initiatives while developing your leadership and management capabilities.

If you’re a CA(SA) looking for a role where your technical expertise, commercial thinking, and leadership skills can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.