Job Description
Our National client in the food services industry is looking for an Assistant Financial Manager to help oversee financial transactions, cash flow, and reporting. This role ensures accuracy in financial records, assists with audits, and supports compliance with financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparing and reviewing management accounts.
- Support monthly profit and loss statements.
- Contribute to the annual budget preparation.
- Process month-end accruals and provision journals.
- Review bank, debtor, and creditor reconciliations.
- Reconcile balance sheet items and inter-company accounts.
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
- Review and upload payments on the banking platform.
- Manage monthly cash flow projections.
- Prepare the year-end audit file and support the audit process.
- Assist in managing the finance team.
- Prepare VAT payments and reconciliations.
- Generate monthly management reports.
- Process tax payments.
- Provide administrative support for budget planning.
- Oversee treasury functions, including fleet and credit card management.
- Support intercompany reporting and ESG project financials.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Qualifications:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- BCom degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
- Qualified CA(SA) with at least 2 to 3 years of experience
Experience & Skills:
- 4-6 years in a financial role.
- Experience with compliance and procurement policies.
- 3-5 years working with MS Power BI.
- Strong knowledge of financial procedures and regulations.
- Proficient in financial software and MS Office (Advanced Excel skills required).
- Excellent analytical and numerical abilities.
- Strong time management and ethical standards.
- Experience with VAT and PAYE reconciliations.
- Fixed asset register maintenance experience.
