Assistant Finance Manager Jobs in Germiston

An experienced Assistant Finance Manager is needed for a manufacturing company in Germiston. This permanent role, placed by Talent Evolution, will oversee day-to-day accounting operations — including debtors and creditors — while keeping financial records accurate and complete. Applications close on December 27, 2026.

About the company and the work

Talent Evolution is a provider of talent management services that helps clients build stronger organisations. In this role you would support the Financial Manager of a manufacturing business, supervising finance staff and making sure that reporting, internal controls and statutory obligations are completed accurately and within the required deadlines.

The role covers the full finance cycle, from daily transaction processing through month-end and year-end, and includes working with external auditors. It suits a detail-driven accountant who is comfortable owning the numbers while leading a small team.

Role details and duties

As Assistant Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records.
• Processing and reviewing journals, accruals, provisions, prepayments and other month-end adjustments.
• Performing and reviewing general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Ensuring financial procedures and internal controls are consistently applied, and reporting risks, errors and control weaknesses to the Financial Manager.
• Overseeing and managing the full debtors and creditors control functions, and supervising debtors and creditors staff.
• Monitoring outstanding balances, reconciliations and control accounts, and keeping supporting documentation in order.
• Checking and verifying outgoing payment batches before submission for authorisation, and reviewing cashbooks processed by the finance department.
• Monitoring bank balances and providing accurate financial information to support cash-flow planning.
• Ensuring all month-end transactions and adjustments are processed accurately and on time, and preparing monthly management accounts for review by the Financial Manager.
• Investigating variances and providing supporting financial information as required.
• Preparing and submitting applicable statutory returns within prescribed deadlines, and liaising with SARS and other statutory authorities when required.
• Liaising with external auditors during annual audits, preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation, and assisting with year-end financial reporting.
• Supervising, supporting and managing debtors and creditors staff, allocating work and monitoring performance, deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintaining the confidentiality and security of financial information.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the advert are listed here:

• A BCom in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field — the minimum requirement. A Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is not required.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant accounting experience in a medium-to-large manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience overseeing debtors and creditors functions.
• Strong practical experience in general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts and managing month-end processes.
• Experience with payment verification, cashbook reviews, statutory returns and financial controls.
• Experience liaising with external auditors and supporting year-end audits.
• Proven staff supervision and management experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Sage Pastel Evolution or a similar system.
• A sound understanding of statutory compliance and taxation processes.
• The ability to analyse financial information, investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting issues.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy; excellent organisational and time-management skills; and the ability to meet strict month-end, reporting and statutory deadlines.
• Effective leadership and staff management, strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of integrity, honesty and confidentiality, and a proactive, accountable and solutions-oriented approach.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with management and external stakeholders.

Where to find and apply safely

This vacancy is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page takes you directly to the original Talent Evolution advert. Apply only through the official listing, and be cautious of anyone asking for payment in exchange for a job — a genuine application costs nothing.

Practical tips

Before you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your 10-plus years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, your debtors and creditors oversight, and your month-end and management accounts work. Mention Sage Pastel Evolution or similar systems you have used, and give examples of audits you have supported. This is a senior support role, so evidence of supervising finance staff will strengthen your application.

How the process works

Submit your application through the original Careers24 advert before December 27, 2026. The advert notes a 10-working-day window for responses, so keep an eye on your inbox and make sure your contact details are current.

Important information

This post is informational only. It summarises the original advert for job seekers and is not the employer. Please confirm all details, including the salary range of R70,000 to R90,000 per month and the closing date of December 27, 2026, in the original advert before applying.

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