Assistant Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading wholesaler, seeks your financial management experience to manage the financial operations in line with South African financial and regulatory standards. This role is critical in ensuring accurate and timeous financial reporting, strong financial controls, and strategic financial planning across the business. The position includes quarterly travel to branch offices.

POSITION INFO:
The Person:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CA (SA), ACCA, or CIMA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance role.
• Strong knowledge of South African financial regulations and tax compliance.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookups) and accounting systems.

• Accounting & Reporting:
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury and inventory accounting.
  • Assist with accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management:
  • Assist with monitoring the company’s cashflow/liquidity needs and working capital.
• Inventory & Cost Control:
  • Enforce controls to prevent overstocking and obsolescence and monitor inventory shrinkage.
  • Quarterly branch visits to both Cape Town and Johannesburg for stock count verifications.
• Financial Planning & Analysis:
  • Assist with preparation of annual budgets as well as monthly and quarterly forecasts aligned with sales targets/business growth.
  • Monitor operational expenses to identify improvement opportunities.