Job Description

Job Summary Hire Resolve's client, a reputable logistics and transport company based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Manager's Assistant to join their finance team. This position is ideal for a candidate with strong financial acumen, exceptional Excel skills, and a solid understanding of logistics-related finance functions.
Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers (trucks, trailers, machinery, and equipment)
Process monthly depreciation and amortization entries for company assets and vehicle finance schedules
Reconcile vehicle hire purchase (HP) and loan statements; allocate interest and finance charges per vehicle
Prepare and update financial and operational reports related to assets, HPs, fuel usage, and cost allocations
Reconcile diesel purchases with financial systems and supplier statements
Process and monitor sales accruals and expense provisions
Prepare and reconcile VAT returns across multiple entities in the group
Compile and analyze monthly management accounts and budgets
Reconcile intercompany transactions including loans, internal customer/supplier balances
Compare daily operational reports with monthly financials to identify variances and issues
Assist with audit preparations by providing supporting schedules and documentation
Analyze physical stock counts and reconcile with accounting software (investigate discrepancies)
Support compliance processes including BEE audits and Stats SA reporting
Build automated and dynamic Excel-based templates for recurring financial processes
Collaborate with operational departments to support budgeting, reporting, and reconciliations
Provide support to administrative departments during peak times or staff shortages
Carry out ad hoc duties and reports as requested by the Financial Manager, COO, or CEO
Requirements
BCom or BTech in Accounting
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a financial/accounting role
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including formulas, PivotTables, VLOOKUPs)
Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations
Experience with QuickBooks Online, Pastel Partner, and Microsoft Outlook
Ability to handle multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently under pressure
Please Note, if you don't match the Requirements or Industry, you won't be consider for this role..
Benefits
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