Junior Finance Manager

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB008072/CW

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R65 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Junior Finance Manager (Hybrid)

Johannesburg

Our client, a well-established multinational organisation, is seeking a high-calibre finance professional to join their Johannesburg office. The ideal candidate would be a CA(SA) with around 2 years of multi-national experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to gain exposure to a broad finance portfolio encompassing financial reporting, accounting, taxation, treasury, governance, and business partnering activities. Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting financial performance, compliance, and strategic decision-making across the business.

This is a hybrid position, offering a combination of office-based and remote working.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance analysis processes.
Manage statutory financial reporting in accordance with IFRS.
Oversee consolidation reporting and support external audit processes.
Ensure compliance with VAT, Corporate Income Tax, PAYE, Transfer Pricing, and other regulatory requirements.
Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other service providers.
Manage treasury activities, including cash flow, liquidity planning, and foreign exchange transactions.
Maintain and enhance internal controls, governance processes, and compliance frameworks.
Oversee outsourced accounting service providers.
Partner with business leaders by providing financial insights and support on operational and strategic initiatives.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications & Experience

CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.
2–4 years' experience gained within a multinational environment.
Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Sound knowledge of IFRS and consolidation reporting.
Experience with tax compliance, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and payroll-related taxes.
SAP or similar ERP system experience.
Experience within a multinational corporate environment is highly advantageous.

Technical Skills

Strong accounting and financial management expertise.
Working knowledge of IFRS and consolidation accounting.
Sound understanding of South African tax legislation.
Proficiency in Power BI and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Advantageous

Treasury and foreign exchange experience.
Exposure to cross-border payments and foreign exchange regulations.
Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade concepts.
Experience with automation, RPA, AI, or finance technology initiatives.

Why Apply?

This role offers exposure to a diverse range of finance disciplines within a respected multinational environment. It presents an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional seeking broader commercial exposure, meaningful responsibility, and long-term career growth.

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