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Junior Financial Manager Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Junior Financial Manager
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NFU016060/Camy
Date posted:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
620000 Annually
SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a commercially minded Junior Finance Manager to join a fast-paced supply chain and manufacturing environment. This role is suited to a driven finance professional looking to step into a leadership position while contributing to business performance and growth.
POSITION INFO:
Our client, a well-established organisation within the supply chain and manufacturing sector, is seeking a Junior Finance Manager to strengthen their finance function. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will focus on financial reporting, budgeting, operational support, and driving efficiencies across the business.
The successful candidate will play a key role in aligning financial strategy with operational objectives, ensuring compliance, and delivering insightful analysis to support decision-making at a senior level. This position offers strong exposure to both financial and operational aspects of the business, making it ideal for a hands-on and ambitious finance professional.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the financial accounting function while supporting overall business performance
- Prepare and present monthly and quarterly management accounts with meaningful insights
- Drive the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
- Ensure efficient and accurate month-end close processes through continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor financial governance, compliance, and adherence to group reporting standards
- Manage working capital, including debtors, creditors, and inventory control
- Support cost-saving initiatives and identify areas for operational efficiencies
- Oversee capex planning, reporting, and asset utilisation analysis
- Assist with year-end audits, tax, and deferred tax calculations
- Review and approve payroll reports while ensuring statutory compliance
- Provide insight into manufacturing and product costing
- Manage and develop the finance team, driving performance and accountability
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to support strategic objectives
Job Experience & Skills Required:
- BCom degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (postgraduate qualification advantageous)
- Completed articles
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience, with at least 2 years in a finance leadership or supervisory role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to influence and engage with stakeholders
- High attention to detail with a results-driven mindset
- Strong communication and leadership capabilities
- Experience within a manufacturing or supply chain environment is highly advantageous
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
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Camryn Basson
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