Assistant Manager

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Function:

Entity:

Role Overview

financial planning & analysis (FP&A)

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Consolidate, clean, and analyze financial and operational data from multiple source systems (SAP, Excel, local ERPs).
• Conduct monthly budget variance analysis and present performance insights against plan/forecast.
• Prepare management dashboards, financial reports, and ad-hoc analytical presentations for review.
• Support in preparing annual budgets and long-term plans aligned with corporate strategy.
• Identify areas of cost optimization and process improvement through data-driven insights.

Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate bookkeeping, reconciliation, and documentation of financial transactions.
• Assist in preparation of trial balances, balance sheets, and P&L statements for the entity.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for statutory and group audit requirements.
• Monitor local tax compliance, including VAT, income tax, and withholding tax submissions in coordination with local consultants.

Operations & MIS

• Manage inventory accounting, ageing analysis, and cost control reports.
• Track key business KPIs and assist in financial forecasting for the South Africa unit.
• Support vendor management, fund allocation, and expense monitoring.
• Collaborate with local teams on payroll administration, bank reconciliations, and asset verification.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in

  SAP

  ,

  Advanced Excel

  , and

  Power BI / PowerPoint

  .
• Strong understanding of

  budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

  .
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities across global teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Education & Experience

• Qualification:

  Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) / Chartered Accountant (Inter) / MBA (Finance).

• Experience:

  2–4 years in FP&A, Accounts, or Finance, preferably in a multinational or manufacturing setup.
• Prior exposure to

  Africa-region accounts

  or

  multi-entity reporting

  will be an advantage.

Language Requirements

• English – mandatory (fluent verbal & written).
• Knowledge of Afrikaans or French – preferred but not mandatory.

Key Attributes

• Proactive and organized in managing deliverables across time zones.
• Culturally adaptable and collaborative.
• High integrity and commitment to compliance.