Overview
Assistant Financial Manager Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Assistant Financial Manager
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Recruiter:
Sandi Crowther Recruitment
Job Ref:
DUR003573/SC
Date posted:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
Salary:
37 500
SUMMARY:
Durban North(with quarterly travel to Johannesburg and Cape Town)
An excellent opportunity exists for a dynamic and detail orientated Assistant Financial Manager to support and manage the financial operations of this well-established business in line with South African financial and regulatory standards. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and effective financial planning across the organisation. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant finance experience. A professional qualification – CA(SA) | ACCA | CIMA would be an advantage.
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, and inventory accounting
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements
- Support monitoring of cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements
- Enforce inventory controls to prevent overstocking and obsolescence
- Monitor stock shrinkage and conduct quarterly branch visits to Cape Town and Johannesburg for stock count verification
- Assist with annual budgets and monthly / quarterly forecasts aligned with business growth
- Monitor operational expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional qualification CA(SA) | ACCA | or CIMA advantageous
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of South African financial regulations and tax compliance
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills with high attention to detail
- Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and proficiency in accounting systems
