Job Description

We have a new opportunity for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our Finance department.

Are you a strategic finance professional with a passion for compliance, reporting excellence, and team leadership?

We're looking for a highly skilled individual to join our finance team and play a key role in ensuring accurate statutory reporting, driving financial insights, and supporting operational decision-making across the business.



If you're resilient, analytically strong, and eager to make a real impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As a leader of people, you will inspire and guide your team, fostering a collaborative environment that drives performance and growth. Provide support to the brand management team and liaise with other brand teams on financial matters. Professionally communicate finance information to internal and external stakeholders as required. Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts, budgets, and 3-year plans. Play a key role in internal reporting and audit coordination. Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and IFRS 16 reporting for the brand. Review and guide the month-end journals and cost centre reports.

Qualifications

A degree with completed articles is essential.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

CA(SA) advantageous. Minimum 3 - 5+ years of post-articleship experience in financial reporting. Good understanding and knowledge of legislative requirements for financial, corporate tax, commercial and IFRS. Experience in leading teams and managing reporting cycles in a large or group structure. High attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Good understanding and knowledge of retail and related KPIs, measurements and drivers. Proficiency in the latest G Suite packages and Advanced Excel in Microsoft packages. Strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills and the ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail. Has a high energy level and is performance-driven and deadline-oriented. Excellent planning, organising and time management skills. Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure, and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances. * Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.