Assistant Financial Manager at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A reputable player in the paper and packaging sector is looking for an experienced Assistant Financial Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of their Durban branch, ensuring compliance with South African financial standards and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a crucial role for a finance professional who can ensure accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and efficient inventory and cash flow management to join their team and drive financial performance. The position includes quarterly travel to branch offices. If you have a solid background in accounting, preferably with a CA(SA), ACCA, or CIMA qualification, and strong analytical skills with an entrepreneurial mindset, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing daily accounting operations, specifically managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, and inventory accounting.
• Assisting in the accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Monitoring the company’s cash flow, liquidity needs, and working capital.
• Enforcing controls to prevent overstocking and obsolescence while monitoring inventory shrinkage.
• Conducting quarterly branch visits to Cape Town and Johannesburg for stock count verifications.
• Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets and monthly or quarterly forecasts aligned with sales targets and business growth.
• Monitoring operational expenses to identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• A professional qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA, or CIMA is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance role.
• Strong knowledge of South African financial regulations and tax compliance.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, specifically with pivot tables and vlookups.
• Experience with accounting systems.
• Ability to conduct quarterly travel to branch offices for stock count verifications.