Assistant Financial Manager

Durban North (with quarterly travel to Johannesburg and Cape Town)

An excellent opportunity exists for a dynamic and detail oriented Assistant Financial Manager to support and manage the financial operations of this well-established business in line with South African financial and regulatory standards. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and effective financial planning across the organisation. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 3 years' relevant finance experience. A professional qualification - CA(SA) ACCA CIMA would be an advantage.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, and inventory accounting.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Support monitoring of cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements.
• Enforce inventory controls to prevent overstocking and obsolescence.
• Monitor stock shrinkage and conduct quarterly branch visits to Cape Town and Johannesburg for stock count verification.
• Assist with annual budgets and monthly/quarterly forecasts aligned with business growth.
• Monitor operational expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional qualification CA(SA) ACCA CIMA advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of South African financial regulations and tax compliance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills with high attention to detail.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and proficiency in accounting systems.