Assistant Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Marvel Placement Consultants

Job Ref:

PTA001568/EK

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Assistant Financial Manager (Qualified Chartered Accountant):
Our client, a prominent manufacturing company located in Johannesburg Central, is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Manager to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified CA(SA) with 2–3 years of post-articles experience, ideally within the manufacturing sector.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

2-3 years’ post Article experience.
Qualified Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)].
Bcom Honors in Accounting or CTA Qualification.
Experience in the manufacturing sector.
Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS).
Audit proficiency and sound understanding of risk and controls.
Strong understanding of financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial ERP systems.
Must have own vehicle and a valid Driver’s License.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare, analyse, and present monthly financial results to senior management.
Monitor and manage daily, monthly, and long-term cash flow requirements.
Conduct strategic financial analysis to support decision-making and business planning.
Identify and implement improvements in financial systems and processes.
Perform and review reconciliations of all key balance sheet accounts.
Engage in product costing and provide actionable insights to enhance cost efficiencies.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, IFRS, and company policies and procedures.
Support the Financial Director in audit preparation and statutory reporting.
Maintain accurate and complete accounting records for all entities.
Lead the preparation and management of the annual budgeting process.
Investigate and resolve balance sheet discrepancies in a timely manner.
Ensure accurate application of IFRS across all financial reporting.
Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements and audit readiness.
Analyse stock variances based on monthly stock counts and drive resolution.
Maintain and manage the fixed asset register, ensuring proper asset control and recording.

Closing Date:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 28 May 2025, however you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 21 June 2025.

Please Note:
Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are, however, recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

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