Junior Finance Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR011397/Aly

Date posted:

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R500 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Are you a hands-on finance professional ready to take the next step into a finance leadership role? This exciting opportunity offers exposure to team management, financial reporting, controls, process improvement, and the full finance function within a growing and evolving business environment.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking a Junior Finance Manager to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, implementing structure, and improving finance processes while supporting the day-to-day operations of the business.
The successful candidate will manage key accounting functions, strengthen internal controls, improve reporting processes, and provide support to both operational and group finance stakeholders. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in an environment undergoing positive change and enjoys building efficient financial structures.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full finance function
Oversee cashbook, debtors, creditors, petty cash, and general ledger activities
Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
Perform month-end and year-end reconciliations
Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions
Develop and improve financial processes, controls, and procedures
Support budgeting and forecasting activities
Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements
Ensure financial compliance and control standards are maintained
Work closely with operational and group finance stakeholders
Lead, support, and develop a small finance team
Drive process improvements and efficiencies across the finance function

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

BCom Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Completed Articles advantageous but not essential

Experience:

3-5 years' relevant accounting experience
Full finance function experience essential
Strong debtors, creditors, cashbook, and general ledger experience
Strong month-end reporting and reconciliations experience
Experience improving finance processes and controls
Leadership or team management experience advantageous
Experience working within growing or changing environments beneficial

Skills:

SYSPRO (essential)
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Financial Reporting
Financial Controls
Process Improvement
Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership
Budgeting & Forecasting

Why Apply?

Excellent opportunity to move into finance leadership
Broad exposure across the finance function
Opportunity to build and improve financial processes
Exposure to operational and group finance
Dynamic environment with strong growth opportunities

Apply now!
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Management Accountant
Cost Accountant
Finance Supervisor
Finance Manager
Group Accountant

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
For more information, contact:
Alyssa Prinsloo
Recruitment Consultant
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