Junior Financial Manager

Reference: NFR010297-JLo-1

Where Finance Meets Engineering, Operations, and Strategy! Take Control of the Numbers That Drive a High-Performance Industrial Business!

Duties & Responsibilities

Company and Job Description

A well-established and fast-paced engineering and services business is seeking a Junior Financial Manager to take ownership of core financial operations and support strategic decision-making at divisional and group level.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a complex operational environment involving manufacturing, repairs, procurement, tenders, and large-scale project costing. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of finance, operations, HR, and compliance, ensuring strong financial control and commercial insight across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee daily financial operations including creditors, debtors, payroll and cash management
• Prepare monthly management accounts, profit estimates, cash flow reports and forecasts
• Compile year-end financial statements and audit packs
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning (including 5-year plans)
• Ensure accurate GL reconciliations and financial controls
• Conduct profitability analysis and financial performance reporting

Payments, Banking & Controls

• Authorise EFT payments within delegated limits
• Manage online banking approvals and financial authorisations
• Implement and maintain internal controls to mitigate fraud and risk
• Ensure compliance with group finance policies and financial legislation

Costing, Inventory & Assets

• Ensure accurate job costing and inventory control
• Manage fixed assets, CAPEX, acquisitions and disposals
• Oversee stock takes (bi-annual) and inventory accuracy
• Control procurement and stores functions

Tender & Commercial Support

• Participate in tender vetting and commercial evaluation
• Support preparation of financial and commercial tender conditions
• Provide financial input into sales and operational decisions

HR & People Management

• Manage, develop and discipline finance staff
• Drive performance management, job descriptions and training
• Support Employment Equity and Skills Development initiatives
• Oversee statutory HR reporting (EE, MERSETA, RMA submissions)

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to IFRS, tax legislation and financial regulations
• Prepare monthly tax computations and year-end tax packs
• Manage insurance renewals and compliance documentation
• Support internal and external audit processes

Operations Support

• Provide financial support across departments as a central business partner
• Oversee procurement and stores from a financial control perspective
• Participate in management meetings and strategic reviews
• Drive BBBEE targets and compliance requirements

IT & Systems Support

• Basic troubleshooting of hardware and software issues
• Support IT audits and system integrity checks
• Ensure accurate financial system usage and escalation where required

Import & Export

• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations
• Oversee correct financial recording of cross-border transactions

Job Experience and Skills Required

BCom Accounting Degree

Minimum 5 years’ financial accounting and management experience

Experience in a repairs & services or manufacturing environment (essential)

Strong working knowledge of Syspro ERP system

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For more information, contact

Juanette Lotter

Executive Consultant

Package & Remuneration

• R 600000
• R 640000
• Annually