Assistant Financial Manager

ITR Africa is looking for suitably qualified and experienced Finance Professional to join our dynamic team and, working closely with the Group Financial Manager, manage the overall Financial strategy and activities for the group. Reporting to the Group Financial Manager, the Assistant Financial Manager would be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: * Reviewing accounts (General Ledger, Journals, cash book and recons, etc) * Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and consolidations * Preparation of monthly reporting packs to board and shareholders * Assisting with year-end and half-year accounts/audits * Preparing budgets, forecasts, and projections * Procedures and controls applicable to accounts payable & receivable * Completion and submission of statutory returns by the due date (VAT & PAYE & other returns) * Control of fixed assets, operating equipment, and all inventories * Control of banking, cashbook, and petty cash * Management and development of finance staff * Tertiary qualification in accounts or related field * 2 to 3 years post article experience in a finance and reporting role/function * Management or supervisory experience is essential * Strong business acumen and operational inclination * Technically up to date with IFRS and sound working knowledge of taxation * Skilled communicator – both verbal and written at all levels * Ability to carry out various ad hoc duties as required from time to time and work independently * Able to work proficiently in Microsoft Excel and Word * Comfortable with consolidations and accounting systems and processes R450k - R600k * Tertiary qualification in accounts or related field * 2 to 3 years post article experience in a finance and reporting role/function * Management or supervisory experience is essential * Strong business acumen and operational inclination * Technically up to date with IFRS and sound working knowledge of taxation * Skilled communicator – both verbal and written at all levels * Ability to carry out various ad hoc duties as required from time to time and work independently * Able to work proficiently in Microsoft Excel and Word * Comfortable with consolidations and accounting systems and processes