Assistant Finance Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

The Opportunity:
A respected organisation is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to support and strengthen their finance function within a manufacturing / retail-focused environment. This role is ideal for a qualified finance professional who enjoys being hands-on with the general ledger, trial balance, and month-end processes, while also leading and managing a sizeable finance team. Youll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial processing, clean audits, and reliable reporting acting as a vital link between operational finance and management insight.
Your Impact:

  • Oversee full general ledger processing through to trial balance
  • Drive month-end and audit preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Manage debtors and creditors processing, maintaining strong controls
  • Support financial reporting and reconciliations across core accounts
  • Lead, manage, and develop a finance team of 810 direct reports
  • Improve workflows, controls, and efficiencies across finance processes
What Sets You Apart:
  • BCom degree (essential)
  • SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA qualification (preferred)
  • 35 years experience within a finance / accounting environment
  • Exposure to manufacturing or retail environments is advantageous
Why This Role Works:
This role offers the opportunity to step into a stable, operationally focused business where finance plays a critical role in performance and control. Youll gain exposure across the full accounting function while strengthening leadership capability in a team-driven environment.
Lets Start the Conversation. If youre ready to bring control, structure, and leadership into a high-impact Assistant Finance Manager role, Id love to connect.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1644082
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned