Junior Finance Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location:
Century City, Cape Town Type:
Full-time | In-office

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented, motivated and commercially minded Junior Financial Manager to join their finance team in Century City.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with a solid grounding in accounting principles who is ready to take the next step in their career and gain greater exposure to management accounts, financial reporting and broader finance management responsibilities
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The successful candidate will occupy a varied role, balancing higher-level responsibilities such as preparing management accounts and financial analysis with hands‑on financial processing when required. The position offers the opportunity to develop into a more senior finance management role within a supportive environment.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts, including:
• Income statements
• Balance sheets
• Cash flow statements
• Prepare supporting schedules and financial reconciliations.
• Perform budget-versus-actual variance analysis and highlight key movements for management review.
• Assist with month-end and year-end .financial close processes.
• Prepare and process journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and management presentations.
• Provide accurate financial information and analysis to support business decision-making

• Process day-to-day financial transactions accurately and timeously.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Capture and accurately code invoices, payments and receipts on the accounting system.
• Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations where required.
• Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date financial records.
• Ensure finance documentation and filing systems are properly maintained.

• Ensure financial transactions are processed in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
• Apply relevant accounting principles and standards to financial processing and reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of information and supporting documentation for:
• VAT and tax submissions
• Statutory requirements
• Internal and external audits
• Identify discrepancies, irregularities and potential control weaknesses and escalation these appropriately.
• Assist with identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies.

• Work closely with the Financial Manager / Head of Finance to ensure the smooth running of the finance function.
• Liaise with other departments regarding financial information, queries and reporting requirements.
• Respond to internal finance-related queries professionally and efficiently.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, reporting and finance projects.
• Support the wider finance team with additional responsibilities as required.

• Relevant degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• A BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification would be advantageous.
• Studying towards or holding a professional finance qualification such as SAIPA, CIMA, ACCA or CA(SA) would be advantageous.

• 1--3 years' relevant experience within an accounting or finance environment.
• Exposure to the preparation of management accounts is preferred.
• Practical experience in general financial processing, including:
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Bank reconciliations
• Journals
• Accruals and prepayments
• Exposure to month-end and year-end processes would be advantageous.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, Xero, Pastel, Quick Books or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work confidently with financial data, reporting and analysis.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of financial controls and accounting processes.
• Ability to work accurately with large volumes of financial information.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines, particularly during month-end and year-end.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Team-oriented and collaborative…