Junior Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Where Finance Meets Engineering, Operations, and Strategy! Take Control of the Numbers That Drive a High-Performance Industrial Business!

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:
A well-established and fast-paced engineering and services business is seeking a Junior Financial Manager to take ownership of core financial operations and support strategic decision-making at divisional and group level.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a complex operational environment involving manufacturing, repairs, procurement, tenders, and large-scale project costing. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of finance, operations, HR, and compliance, ensuring strong financial control and commercial insight across the business.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee daily financial operations including creditors, debtors, payroll and cash management
• Prepare monthly management accounts, profit estimates, cash flow reports and forecasts
• Compile year-end financial statements and audit packs
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning (including 5-year plans)
• Ensure accurate GL reconciliations and financial controls
• Conduct profitability analysis and financial performance reporting

• Authorise EFT payments within delegated limits
• Manage online banking approvals and financial authorisations
• Implement and maintain internal controls to mitigate fraud and risk
• Ensure compliance with group finance policies and financial legislation

• Ensure accurate job costing and inventory control
• Manage fixed assets, CAPEX, acquisitions and disposals
• Oversee stock takes (bi-annual) and inventory accuracy
• Control procurement and stores functions

• Participate in tender vetting and commercial evaluation
• Support preparation of financial and commercial tender conditions
• Provide financial input into sales and operational decisions

• Manage, develop and discipline finance staff
• Drive performance management, job descriptions and training
• Support Employment Equity and Skills Development initiatives
• Oversee statutory HR reporting (EE, MERSETA, RMA submissions)

• Ensure adherence to IFRS, tax legislation and financial regulations
• Prepare monthly tax computations and year-end tax packs
• Manage insurance renewals and compliance documentation
• Support internal and external audit processes

• Provide financial support across departments as a central business partner
• Oversee procurement and stores from a financial control perspective
• Participate in management meetings and strategic reviews
• Drive BBBEE targets and compliance requirements

• Basic troubleshooting of hardware and software issues
• Support IT audits and system integrity checks
• Ensure accurate financial system usage and escalation where required

• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations
• Oversee correct financial recording of cross-border transactions