Junior Financial Manager

Junior Financial Manager job vacancy in Johannesburg.

Smeg South Africa is seeking a highly capable Junior Financial Manager to support the full financial operations of the South African subsidiary.

This role is suited to a hands-on, detail-oriented finance professional who can operate effectively within a lean team structure, manage end-to-end financial processes, and contribute to accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting.

The Junior Financial Manager will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, supporting commercial decision-making, and maintaining alignment with the reporting and compliance frameworks of the international head office.

Salary: R35 000 – R40 000 Monthly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Management & Reporting
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in line with group and statutory requirements.
  • Prepare and analyse management accounts, variance analyses, and financial performance insights.
  • Support year-end processes, audit preparation, and engagement with external auditors.
  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate transaction processing.
  • Assist with consolidation reporting for submission to the international head office.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Support annual budget preparation and monthly forecast revisions.
  • Assist with financial modelling, scenario planning, and cash-flow forecasting.
  • Monitor actual vs. budget performance and highlight material deviations.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management
  • Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and liquidity analyses.
  • Manage and reconcile bank accounts to ensure accuracy and sufficient working capital.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight
  • Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams with complex or escalated queries.
  • Review reconciliations and aging analyses to ensure timely and accurate processing.
  • Assist with credit control initiatives and debtor management where required.
• Cost Control & Operational Finance
  • Conduct cost analysis on operational expenditure including imports, warehousing, logistics, and distribution.
  • Assist with margin analysis and pricing support.
  • Partner with Sales, Retail, Service Centre, and Logistics teams to ensure financial alignment and cost efficiency.
• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure adherence to South African statutory requirements including SARS, VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, and Companies Act compliance.
  • Assist in maintaining and strengthening internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
  • Support regulatory and group compliance reporting obligations.
• Inventory & Imports Finance
  • Assist with landed cost calculations and import costing processes.
  • Monitor stock movements and shrinkage; perform periodic stock reconciliations.
  • Support the finance function within the broader supply chain environment.
• Systems, Processes & Automation
  • Assist with ERP and financial system improvements (SAP/Quick Books/Sage or equivalent).
  • Identify inefficiencies and support continuous process optimisation initiatives.
  • Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of finance standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Role Requirements:

• Education
  • BCom Finance / BCom Accounting / BCompt or equivalent (required).
  • Honours / CTA – advantageous.
  • Part-qualified or aspiring CA(SA), CIMA, or SAIPA – advantageous.
• Experience
  • 2–4 years’ experience in finance or accounting roles.
  • Experience in FMCG, retail, or import-driven environments – advantageous.
  • Exposure to multinational reporting structures – beneficial.
• Technical Skills
  • Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and IFRS fundamentals.
  • Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modelling).
  • Experience with ERP or financial systems (SAP advantageous).
  • Working knowledge of SARS eFiling, VAT submissions, and tax procedures.
• Competencies & Attributes
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Integrity, professionalism, and strong ethical standards.
  • Ability to work independently within a small team environment.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn and grow.

Working Conditions:

• Based at the Head Office in Bryanston, Johannesburg.
• Standard office hours with occasional extended hours during month-end and audit cycles.
• Interaction with the international finance division may require occasional after-hours communication.