Assistant Financial Manager / Accountant

Salary: Market related

Location: Wadeville, Germiston

Job type: Permanent

Industry: Mining / Manufacturing

Reference: MJ.AFM.VX.27102026

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our client is within the mining sector and is looking for an experienced Assistant Financial Manager / Accountant to join their team.

JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Assistant Financial Manager is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete accounting records and overseeing the day-to-day Debtors and Creditors functions. The position is responsible for ensuring that all accounting transactions are correctly processed, reconciliations are completed, statutory returns are submitted on time, outgoing payments are properly verified, and monthly accounts are completed accurately for review by the Financial Manager.

The position will also liaise with external Auditors and assist the Financial Manager with financial reporting, compliance and general financial management.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Accounting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Process and review journals, accruals, provisions, prepayments and other month-end adjustments.
• Perform and review general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Oversee and manage the full Debtors and Creditors control process

Payments and Cashbooks

• Check and verify outgoing payment batches before authorisation.
• Review cashbooks processed by the finance department.
• Monitor bank balances and provide information required for cash-flow planning.

Month-End and Management Accounts

• Ensure all month-end accounting transactions are processed accurately and timeously.
• Preparation and completion of monthly management accounts.

Statutory Returns and Compliance

• Prepare and submit applicable statutory returns within the required deadlines.
• Liaise with SARS and other statutory authorities where required.

Auditors and Year-End

• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and prepare and assist them to ensure the successful completion of the year-end audits.

Internal Controls

• Ensure company financial procedures and controls are consistently followed and identify and report financial risks, errors or control weaknesses to the Financial Manager.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Relevant Accounting Qualification (BCom Finance Degree minimum)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum 10 years' relevant level job experience in a medium to large manufacturing environment
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills, preferably Sage Pastel Evolution or similar
• Strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to meet month-end and statutory deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise and manage staff effectively
• High level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proactive and accountable approach to work

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