Assistant Financial Manager

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a meticulous and driven Assistant Financial Manager to join their team in Cape Town.

This is a pivotal on-site role designed for a finance professional who is not just looking for their next job but a career trajectory.

They are looking for a candidate who has the ambition and capability to evolve into the Financial Manager.

You will be responsible for the integrity of their financial operations from overseeing daily bookkeeping to high-level strategic forecasting.

You will act as a bridge between operational data and strategic decision-making ensuring that the client remains financially robust and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight: Prepare accurate financial statements manage budgets and lead the audit process to ensure full compliance with South African financial regulations.
Management & Mentorship: Directly oversee the Bookkeeper ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and deadlines are strictly met.
Strategic Analysis: Conduct deep-dive financial reporting analysis and forecasting to support senior management in long-term strategic planning.
Operational Excellence: Manage day-to-day financial operations identifying areas for cost-saving and efficiency within the hospitality context.

Requirements

Experience: 510 years of progressive experience in finance previous experience as an Assistant Financial Manager within the Hospitality/Hotel industry would be preferred.

Education: Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field.

Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in accounting software. Specific experience with Xero Dext and Payspace is highly advantageous.

Analytical Rigor: Exceptional skills in financial modeling forecasting and budgetary control.

Soft Skills: Strong leadership potential excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Ambition: A clear career goal to progress into a Financial Manager role.

Required Skills:

5-10 years in a similar role within the hotel/hospitality industry Team Oversigt & mentoring Work reviwe & Quality control Devloping talent Conflict & personality management Operational agility Strategic financial planning Growth mindset Resilience Xero Dext Payspace Compliance & Reporting Interpersonal Excellence Analytical Prowess Discretion & Integrity

Required Education:

Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field

Our client is seeking a meticulous and driven Assistant Financial Manager to join their team in Cape Town. This is a pivotal on-site role designed for a finance professional who is not just looking for their next job but a career trajectory. They are looking for a candidate who has the ambition and ...