Assistant Finance Manager
On behalf of our client within a well established and diversified agricultural enterprise committed to nurturing the land producing high-quality agricultural products invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Finance Manager.
Job Purpose
To assist the Finance Manager in managing financial operations, reporting, budgeting, taxation and financial controls, ensuring accurate financial information, compliance and effective financial management.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Review accounts payable and accounts receivable ageing analyses.
- Review of all balance sheet reconciliations prepared for by the accounts manager before month end of close off
- Review departmental procurement expenditure and ensure compliance with approved budgets and procurement requirements.
- Monitor OPEX and CAPEX expenditure against approved departmental budgets and investigate significant variances.
- Review monthly payroll and ensure the accuracy and completeness of payroll-related financial information.
- Monitor VAT claims and ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation before submission of VAT returns.
- Review and maintain oversight of the fixed asset register and related accounting records.
- Assist with the preparation and finalisation of monthly management accounts, flash reports and monthly/annual variance analyses.
- Draft of annual financial statements as well as annual and monthly consolidation.
- Prepare and/or review group tax computations and provide financial information required for statutory and tax reporting.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Working knowledge of Sage 200 would be an advantage
- Experience with Caseware Working Papers and/or Draftworx would be an advantage.
- Ability to interpret and analyse data.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support and assistance to Operations Managers as required.
- Interpersonal and people management skills.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Must have served and completed SAICA articles with a registered firm.
- 1-2 years’ post-articles experience in a relevant accounting or finance environment.
This position offers a competitive remuneration package which will include housing and profit share incentive schemes.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 06 October 2026. Only emailed applications will be accepted. Late applications shall not be accepted. Written applications clearly stating the position applied for accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of academic certificates should be submitted to the Recruitment Manager.
