Associate Financial Manager

Travel: Occasional travel to Cape Town and USA

Salary range: Market related

Benefits: Contribution to medical aid

Work Eligibility: South African Permanent Resident

At Sedna, we're building the future with robotics. Our work is integrating robotics and automation into industries like construction and mining. If you're passionate about cutting edge technology, solving complex problems, and building systems that push the limits of what is possible in robotics and automation, Sedna is where your skills can make a global impact.

We are a US based company with strong South African roots. Our business started in Joburg in 2005 and later moved to the USA. We are now building out our engineering offices' in Cape Town (Century City) and Joburg (Greenstone Hill) to support our US operations and customers.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Finance Manager to join our finance team. This is a key mid-level role that combines hands on financial operations with analytical insight and process leadership. The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate financial reporting, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring compliance in both the USA and SA, and providing actionable insights to support business decision making.

This position is ideal for a graduate level professional with 2-5 years of relevant experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility and contribute to both operational excellence and strategic financial initiatives.

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management accounts, and variance analyses.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, including building financial models, collaborating with department heads to gather inputs, and presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Oversee day to day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and month end close processes.
• Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; prepare ad hoc reports and dashboards for executive review.
• Assist in cash flow management, treasury activities, and working capital optimization.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), internal controls, tax requirements, and regulatory reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, expense reports, and payment batches for accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls within the finance function.
• Mentor and guide junior team members or accounting staff as needed.
• Support audits (internal and external) by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Collaborate cross functionally with operations, sales, and other departments to provide financial guidance and support business initiatives.
• Assist with preparation of tax returns, both in SA and USA.

• BCom, Bachelor of Business Science (Master's degree or professional qualification such as CASA, CMA, or equivalent is a plus but not required)
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (or IFRS) and general accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, financial modeling) and experience with ERP/finance systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• 2 5 years relevant work experience
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills - able to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non finance stakeholders
• Proactive problem solver with sound judgment and business acumen
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Team oriented with a positive, collaborative approach

• Flexible working environment
• Opportunity to learn from and collaborate with a talented, growing team
• Involvement in a variety of projects and jurisdictions
• A supportive team culture

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