Junior Finance Manager

SUMMARY:
Do US GAAP rules make sense to you, even before your second coffee? Have you ever said, “Sure, I’ll help with consolidations” and meant it? If spreadsheets, deadlines and exchange rates are basically your love language, keep reading.

POSITION INFO:
This is a rare opportunity for a Junior Financial Manager who’s ready to step into the international finance arena and prove they’re more than the “junior” in their title .

Our client is a fast‑paced, internationally exposed financial services group operating across multiple jurisdictions. They value accuracy, accountability and people who can think on their feet when things get complex.

This role is ideal for a CA(SA) who has survived articles, earned their stripes, and is now ready to deepen their exposure to US reporting, consolidations, and group finance in a supportive but demanding environment.

Why Should You Be Interested?:
Because this role gives you:

• Hands‑on international exposure (US, Europe, and Africa)
• Real responsibility, not “watch and learn” tasks
• Experience that will age extremely well on your CV
• A chance to work with seasoned finance professionals who will challenge you and grow your skills

• Monthly close and reconciliations for US and European entities
• Preparing management packs for non‑SA operations
• Actual vs budget analysis
• Group monthly consolidations
• Weekly exchange rate reporting
• US tax return schedules and monthly payment preparation
• US GAAP accounting memos
• SOX documentation and liaison with auditors
• Annual and quarterly financial statements and press releases
• And, of course, those “other duties” that keep finance interesting

• Qualified CA(SA) (essential)
• 1–3 years' post‑articles experience
• Big 4 training (highly advantageous)
• Exposure to US reporting (audit or industry experience preferred)
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Solid Excel skills
• Good attention to detail (the numbers notice when you don’t)
• Ability to communicate clearly across teams and time zones
• Willingness to work hard and learn fast
• Strong work ethic and resilience
• Johannesburg‑based (office‑based role)
• Immediate availability preferred

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