Description:
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.