Assistant Financial Manager

Assistant Financial Manager

MID608

Vereeniging

We are looking for a strong, hands-on finance professional to work closely with the Financial Manager in a technically driven, operationally intensive environment. This role is suited to someone who can take ownership of day-to-day finance functions and support a business operating within the engineering, electrical, diesel generation, projects, and service sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Financial Manager with daily finance operations in a project- and service-based technical environment

Perform General Ledger reconciliations, journals, and accurate month-end close processes

Assist with monthly management reporting, cost control, and budget tracking

Manage customer invoicing, supplier payments, reconciliations, and follow-ups

Support job costing, project cost tracking, and margin analysis for engineering and service work

Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts aligned to operational and project requirements

Maintain accurate financial records, audit trails, and internal financial controls

Step in to manage finance functions and reporting when required

Provide office administration and documentation support linked to technical and operational activities

Requirements:

3–5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role within an engineering, manufacturing, construction, electrical, or technical services environment

Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and cost accounting

Strong Excel skills, including reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis (Formulas, Pivot Tables etc.)

Experience working with accounting systems in project- or job-based environments

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and process driven

Able to work independently in a fast-paced, operational setting

Comfortable managing pressure, deadlines, and multiple priorities

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Proactive, self-driven, and hands-on

Strong follow-through and ownership mindset

Confident working alongside technical, operations, and project teams

Trustworthy, discreet, and professional

Adaptable to changing operational and project demands

This is a critical support role for a finance professional who can partner effectively with the Financial Manager and ensure the finance function supports technical operations, project delivery, and service performance.