Role Overview<\/p>\n
\tWe are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Manager to take ownership of financial reporting, team oversight, and commercial finance insights within the business.
\n\tThis role plays a critical part in reviewing and signing off on financial results, managing a small finance team, identifying anomalies, and acting as a key advisor to the business on financial performance and risk-related matters.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Review and sign off on monthly financial results, including:<\/p>\n
\tIncome Statement
\n\tBalance Sheet
\n\tCash Flow
\n\tAnalyse budget vs actual performance and investigate variances and anomalies
\n\tAct as the primary point of contact for interpreting financial results across the business
\n\tIdentify, assess, and resolve non-standard financial issues and risks
\n\tProvide leadership, guidance, and oversight to finance team members
\n\tManage and review team outputs to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
\n\tDrive financial accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement in reporting processes
\n\tCollaborate with internal stakeholders to provide insights and improve decision-making
\n\tOversee inter-company accounting and foreign currency transactions<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
\tBCom + CTA qualification
\n\tMinimum 3 years\u2019 commercial experience in a finance role (Accountant \/ Senior Accountant \/ Financial Controller)
\n\tProven experience managing or supervising finance team members
\n\tExposure to foreign currencies and intercompany transactions (essential)
\n\tExperience with Syspro (advantageous)
\n\tCA(SA) qualification (beneficial)<\/p>\n
Key Competencies<\/p>\n
\tStrong leadership and people management capability
\n\tExcellent written and verbal communication skills
\n\tAdvanced Excel and strong overall computer literacy
\n\tStrong analytical and problem-solving skills
\n\tHigh attention to detail and strong discipline
\n\tEffective time management and ability to meet deadlines
\n\tStrong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset
\n\tAdaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, changing environment
\n\tProactive, efficient, and solutions-driven
\n\tExperience using AI tools (e.g. Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity and insights<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.core.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
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