TRAFFIC Gauteng

ASSISTANT FINANCIAL MANAGER

Steinmüller Africa

Job Description

Main Purpose:

To undertake all aspects of financial and treasury management, including financial and management reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.

Key Performance Areas: Controlling
  • Set and check targets and monitoring the performance of each Business Unit / Department within the business, in line with their set budgets.
  • Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and report on variances, incl. Business Units, Balance Sheets, P&L, Cash Flows and WCM.
  • Develop and maintain the financial forecasting models (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow).
  • Manage the monthly management reporting timelines.
  • Monitor project results and forecasts monthly.
  • Coordinate all reporting processes to Head Quarters (Germany).
  • Coordinate and manage continuous improvement programs.
Finance
  • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
  • Manage the entire accounting function.
  • Implement measures to improve WCM position.
  • Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant Legislation.
Treasury
  • Take responsibility for the entire cash management process.
  • Ensure effective cash flow and net liquidity management.
  • Liaise with the Bank Manager.
Systems Support
  • Ensure effective support and availability of main and supporting ERP systems.
Taxation
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
  • Ensure timely completion and submission of any tax returns.
  • Provide guidance to the business on any transactions which have tax consequences.
  • Ensure accurate tax computations and careful assessment of any estimates used in such calculations.
  • Remain up-to-date with changes to the most relevant tax legislation applicable to the business.
Other
  • Manage and report on any special projects.
  • Maintain and implement all finance related policies and procedures.
  • Ensure effective document management system for department.
  • Prepare financial statements.
  • Any other job-related duties as required from time to time.
Competencies/skills:
  • Analyses and processes information; asks probing questions; strives to find solutions to problems.
  • Behaves ethically and justly; is discreet and maintains confidentiality; meets commitments by acting with integrity.
  • Interprets data rationally by quantifying issues; applies technology as a means to evaluating data; evaluates information objectively.
  • Is determined and decides on actions; willingly assumes responsibility; is definitive and stands by own decisions.
  • Is comfortable leading people; coordinates and directs groups; seeks to control things.
  • Prepared to disagree and question assumptions; challenges ideas and established views; comfortable arguing own perspective.
  • Is focused on developing strategies; thinks in the longer term and anticipates trends; envisages the future and adopts a visionary approach.
  • Is target focused and meets deadlines; is punctual and keeps to schedule; is reliable in finishing tasks.
  • Planning and organising skills.
  • High level of Emotional Intelligence.
  • Problem solving abilities.
  • Ability to motivate and drive a team.
  • Conflict handling skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relations.
  • Ability to implement innovative solutions.
  • Analytical skills and financial acumen.
Preferred Requirements:
  • Chartered Accountant.
  • Additional management qualification/course would be advantageous.
  • 3 + Years' post article experience, preferably within a project-based environment.
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  • Knowledge of and experience in Income tax, VAT act and treasury processes and principles.
  • Knowledge of and experience in project accounting.
  • Insurance and risk management knowledge.
  • Computer literate (MS Office and working knowledge of SAP).

About This Role

Career insights for Financial Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
R53,588/month
R39,825 to R73,560/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Speaking Monitoring
Common Technologies
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Job Overview

Date Posted
02 Apr 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

Financial Managers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R53,588/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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