Job Title:
Assistant Financial Manager
Job Purpose:
Our client is seeking an Assistant Financial Manager to support the Regional Financial Manager in overseeing the financial operations of the regional office. The successful candidate will assist with financial reporting, budgeting, audits, compliance, and payment processes while ensuring accurate financial records, meeting reporting deadlines, and providing financial support to branch operations.
Responsibilities & Skills:
- Manage the regional finance function to ensure all reporting deadlines are met.
- Provide support to the Regional Financial Manager.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Review balance sheet reconciliation files for accuracy and completeness.
- Attend management review meetings with General Managers.
- Coordinate and participate in stock takes, including reviewing stock take results and statistics.
- Prepare and review month-end flash reports.
- Assist with the release and processing of payments.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets.
- Assist with planning and preparing workshops for branch administrative staff.
- Prepare year-end audit packs and supporting documentation.
- Complete and submit VAT returns in accordance with statutory deadlines.
- Perform contract consumables analysis and reporting.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bcom Accounting Honours degree
- 5 years accounting experience in a management role.
