Finance Operate Assistant Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking an Assistant Manager in Finance Operate in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will deliver financial reporting services while managing client relationships and mentoring junior staff. Required qualifications include a CTA or equivalent post graduate degree and knowledge of IFRS. This role emphasizes technology adoption to drive efficiency and deliver insights.

Qualifications

• Up to 1 year post-article experience ideally in a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated success in delivering accounting and tax services to clients.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles, exposure to IFRS 4 and IFRS 17 advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for client engagement delivery.
• Review financial statements and month-end close processes.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of learning.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Accounting principles knowledge

Education

CTA or equivalent post graduate degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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As an Assistant Manager in Finance Operate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact financial reporting services across multiple clients. This role demands agility,technical excellence and a consulting mindset – this means balancing client expectations, team leadership and structured delivery under pressure. You will manage client relationships, contribute to solution design and ensure delivery excellence across engagements. You will also be expected to embrace technology and data analytics to drive efficiency and deliver insights, contributing to the transformation of our engagement delivery model.

Responsibilities, Experience & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for client engagement delivery, ensuring structured execution and proactive issue resolution.
• Review financial statements and month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate year end audit processes by managing deliverables, liaising with auditors
• Ensuring work is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with Q&RM standards.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of learning and professional growth.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions that meet client needs.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance financial processes and client outcomes.
• Support engagement planning, proposals and performance metrics to drive business success.

Qualifications & Experience

• CTA or equivalent post graduate degree - CA(SA)/ ACCA/SAIPA with relevant experience.
• Up to 1 year post-article experience, ideally gained in a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated success in delivering accounting and tax services to clients, with a strong understanding of commercial, legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven competency in applying global compliance processes and tools, with strict adherence to Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles, with specific exposure to IFRS 4 and IFRS 17 considered advantageous.
• Familiarity with the Companies Act and experience in multi-client environments
• Experience in utilising and deriving insights from ERP systems.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to self-manage and lead teams effectively to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.
• A passion for technology, demonstrated through a history of leveraging tech-driven solutions in accounting practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis from an accounting perspective, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• A proactive mindset with a history of proposing and implementing changes that result in operational improvements.
• A "Can do" or winning mindset, team player who is eager to drive change and modernise the workplace.

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