A well-established business within the manufacturing and retail sector is seeking a capable Assistant Finance Manager to support the full finance function and manage a sizeable finance team. This role is well suited to a technically strong professional who enjoys month-end pressure, people management, and maintaining high financial standards in a fast-paced operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• General ledger processing up to trial balance
•  Month-end close and audit preparation
•  Managing debtors and creditors processing
•  Assisting with financial reporting and analysis
•  Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Managing and reviewing work of direct reports (8–10 staff)
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
•  Continuous improvement of finance processes

 
Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Qualification: BCom with SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA
• Experience: 3–5 years’ relevant finance experience
• Industry: Manufacturing or Retail experience preferred
• Technical: Strong GL, trial balance, and month-end exposure
• Management: Proven experience managing a medium-sized finance team

 
If you’re ready to step into a role that combines operational finance with people leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
 
For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za
I also specialize in recruiting in the following:

• Group Accountant
• Group Financial Accountant
• Consolidations Accountant
• Financial Reporting Accountant

 
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Robyn Voorendyk
Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn!

Requirements:

• BCom Honours in Accounting / Finance OR Completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles (Non-CA).
• Strong grasp of financial accounting principles and reporting.
• High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a love for solving problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Financial Manager with month-end and year-end reporting.
• Oversee costing, budgets, and variance analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Assist with managing cash flow, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Partner with operations to drive efficiencies and support decision-making.

What’s in It for You?

• A chance to grow quickly in a supportive and high-performing finance team.
• Exposure to full finance function in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Real career progression with a company that values talent and innovation.

If you’re hungry for growth and passionate about finance, this is your moment!
Apply now and join a company that’s shaping the future of food manufacturing.

A leading organisation within the Manufacturing & Retail sector is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager who can take full ownership of core finance processes, drive discipline, and bring stability and structure to a busy finance function.
Based in Edenvale, this role is perfect for someone with a BCom and SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA (preferred) plus 3–5 years’ experience in a high-volume finance environment.
You’ll lead a team of 8–10, oversee GL processing to trial balance, manage month-end audits, control debtors and creditors workflows, and strengthen reporting accuracy across the business. You’ll play a vital role in a company where daily operational decisions depend on solid financial foundations.
This isn’t just an Assistant FM role it’s a leadership platform in a commercially intensive industry.

? Why you should work here:

Because the Manufacturing & Retail industry rewards professionals who are:
Fast-thinking
Structured
Operationally aware
Detail-driven
Natural leaders
You’ll thrive here because:
– Your ability to stabilise and streamline processes genuinely matters
– Your reporting accuracy will support production, warehousing & retail decision-making
– Your leadership will shape the culture and efficiency of a large finance team
– Your experience is valued in an environment that respects discipline and structure
– You gain real exposure to operational finance, stock controls & integrated business systems
If you’ve been seeking a role where your impact is immediate and visible this is it.

? Key Responsibilities:

– Manage full GL to trial balance accuracy
– Oversee month-end audits, reporting & compliance processes
– Lead and mentor a team of 8–10 direct reports
– Oversee debtors and creditors processing
– Strengthen internal controls and financial discipline
– Support operational decision-making through accurate reporting
– Drive process improvements, automation and workflow consistency
– Partner with operational, production, and retail teams
– Assist in establishing a robust finance function with efficient turnaround times

? Job Experience & Skills Required:

– BCom degree — essential
– SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA (preferred)
– 3–5 years’ experience in a finance role
– Experience in Manufacturing or Retail highly beneficial
– Strong GL, trial balance & month-end experience non-negotiable
– Debtors & creditors management exposure
– Leadership experience (8–10 direct reports) essential
– Advanced Excel & ERP systems proficiency
– Structured, analytical, confident communicator
– Able to handle high-volume operations and tight deadlines
– Strong organisational ability & process optimisation mindset

? Apply now!

For more exciting (Finance / Engineering / IT / Supply Chain / Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, please visit:
www.********.co.za
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
– Manufacturing, Retail & FMCG Finance Roles
– Assistant FM to FM Growth Path Opportunities
– SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA Post-Article Roles
– Operational Finance, Reporting & Leadership Positions
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for future opportunities.
For more information, contact:
Shivani Singh
Researcher
Connect with me on LinkedIn:
www.********.co.za

Job & Company Description:
A respected and innovative leader in its industry is looking for a hands-on and solutions-driven Assistant Financial Manager to support the finance function at their East Rand operations.

If you enjoy working closely with management, driving accuracy, and contributing to smart financial decision-making, this role is an excellent opportunity to grow your leadership and technical capability.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee key financial processes including month-end, reporting, and reconciliations
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and cash-flow management
• Support compliance, audits, and internal controls
• Provide financial insights to enhance operational and strategic decisions
• Contribute to continuous improvements across the finance function

 
Job Experience & Qualifications:

• BCom degree (essential)
• SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA qualification preferred
• 3–5 years relevant experience
• Manufacturing / retail experience (highly advantageous)
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

 
Step into a role where your financial expertise and problem-solving mindset will help drive operational excellence in a growing organisation.
 
I also recruit for:

• Financial Accountant
• Management Accountant
• Group Accountant
• Reporting Accountant

 
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept for future opportunities.
 
For more information, contact:
Email: *****@*****.co.za
LinkedIn: www.********.co.za
Riana Bosch