Assistant Financial Manager

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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

Key Responsibilities

• 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 Skills & Experience:

• 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 Qualification:

  • Degree in Finance

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