Assistant Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Job Ref:

DUR003573/SC

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

37 500

SUMMARY:
Durban North
(with quarterly travel to Johannesburg and Cape Town)
An excellent opportunity exists for a dynamic and detail orientated Assistant Financial Manager to support and manage the financial operations of this well-established business in line with South African financial and regulatory standards. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and effective financial planning across the organisation. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant finance experience. A professional qualification - CA(SA) | ACCA | CIMA would be an advantage.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, and inventory accounting
Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements
Support monitoring of cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements
Enforce inventory controls to prevent overstocking and obsolescence
Monitor stock shrinkage and conduct quarterly branch visits to Cape Town and Johannesburg for stock count verification
Assist with annual budgets and monthly / quarterly forecasts aligned with business growth
Monitor operational expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Professional qualification CA(SA) | ACCA | or CIMA advantageous
Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience
Strong knowledge of South African financial regulations and tax compliance
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills with high attention to detail
Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and proficiency in accounting systems

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