Are you an ambitious finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? This opportunity offers exposure to the full finance function, providing the ideal platform to develop your financial management, business partnering, and leadership capabilities within a well-established organisation.
We're seeking a driven
Junior Finance Manager who is eager to broaden their experience beyond traditional accounting and gain valuable exposure to financial planning, compliance, reporting, and operational finance.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, learning new aspects of finance, and contributing to business success through strong financial management and commercial insight.
What You'll Be Doing
Financial Management & Reporting
- Support the management of the full finance function.
- Prepare and analyse financial reports and management information.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and reporting.
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial activities.
Financial Planning & Business Support
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Analyse financial information and provide insights to support business decisions.
- Assist management in monitoring financial performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Participate in strategic and operational finance initiatives.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and reporting standards.
- Maintain strong financial controls and support governance processes.
- Assist with regulatory and audit requirements where necessary.
- Support B-BBEE verification and related compliance activities.
Payroll & Operational Finance
- Assist with payroll-related processes and financial administration.
- Support operational finance activities across the business.
- Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and timeously.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Work with the organisation's accounting and ERP systems.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Requirements
Qualifications
- BCom Degree or equivalent Finance qualification.
- CA(SA) qualification will be advantageous.
- Candidates currently completing their CA(SA) board examinations are encouraged to apply.
Experience
- 0-4 years' relevant finance or accounting experience.
- Strong accounting and financial management fundamentals.
- Exposure to reporting, reconciliations, and compliance processes.
- Experience working with accounting systems will be beneficial.
Technical Skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with Pastel or similar accounting systems will be advantageous.
- Good analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.
The Ideal Candidate
You'll be someone who:
✅ Wants to build a long-term career in finance leadership.
✅ Is analytical, curious, and commercially minded.
✅ Enjoys taking ownership and learning new skills.
✅ Has strong attention to detail and financial acumen.
✅ Works well independently while collaborating with stakeholders.
✅ Is eager to gain exposure across the broader finance function.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an excellent opportunity for a developing finance professional to gain hands-on exposure across multiple aspects of financial management while working closely with experienced business leaders. You'll be given the opportunity to grow your technical abilities, develop commercial awareness, and build a strong foundation for future leadership roles.
Apply Today!
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- Executive Finance
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- Group Finance
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Claire GillRecruitment Consultant
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claire@networkrecruitment.co.zaIf you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for future suitable opportunities.