Gauteng: Junior Finance Manager posted by Smith Garb

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance analysis processes.
• Manage statutory financial reporting in accordance with IFRS.
• Oversee consolidation reporting and support external audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, Corporate Income Tax, PAYE, Transfer Pricing, and other regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other service providers.
• Manage treasury activities, including cash flow, liquidity planning, and foreign exchange transactions.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, governance processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee outsourced accounting service providers.
• Partner with business leaders by providing financial insights and support on operational and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.
• While applications from suitably qualified finance professionals are welcome, preference will be given to CA(SA) candidates with 2–4 years’ experience gained within a multinational environment.
• 2–4 years of relevant post-qualification finance experience.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and consolidation reporting.
• Experience with tax compliance, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and payroll-related taxes.
• SAP or similar ERP system experience.
• Experience within a multinational corporate environment is highly advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong accounting and financial management expertise.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and consolidation accounting.
• Sound understanding of South African tax legislation.
• Proficiency in Power BI and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Advantageous

• Treasury and foreign exchange experience.
• Exposure to cross-border payments and foreign exchange regulations.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade concepts.
• Experience with automation, RPA, AI, or finance technology initiatives.

Why Apply?

This role offers exposure to a diverse range of finance disciplines within a respected multinational environment. It presents an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional seeking broader commercial exposure, meaningful responsibility, and long-term career growth.