Assistant Financial Manager

Job Description:

As the Assistant Financial Manager, you will take ownership of the financial accounting function and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and efficiency of all financial operations

• Own and manage the General Ledger, ensuring the accuracy of all financial transactions
• Prepare monthly management accounts, journals, accruals and provisions
• Take full ownership of balance sheet integrity and investigate variances to resolution
• Lead high-volume Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
• Manage reconciliations across bank, GL, debtors, creditors, intercompany and control accounts
• Drive month-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Strengthen financial controls and maintain audit readiness
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains and process improvements
• Partner closely with operational teams to support business performance and financial integrity
• Coach, mentor and develop the finance team while driving accountability and continuous improvement

• Minimum 8 years' operational accounting experience.
• Bilingual in Afrikaans and English
• Proven experience in high-volume transaction environments
• Strong exposure to month-end reporting and General Ledger ownership
• Solid experience managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and cashflow
• Advanced reconciliation and financial control experience.
• Strong ERP systems experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and investigative abilities
• Comfortable working under pressure and delivering accurate results within tight deadlines

• Degree in Finance