Junior Finance Manager

Reference: JHB012719-KR-1

Take your finance career beyond traditional accounting.
An exciting opportunity is available for an ambitious, commercially minded Junior Financial Manager to join a progressive and fast-growing advertising and media business.

This is a hands-on, progressive role for someone who combines strong financial and analytical capabilities with a genuine interest in the commercial side of business. Working directly with the business owner, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while contributing to business performance, financial decision-making and process improvements.

The business operates in a highly digital and technology-driven environment, with a strong focus on automation, systems integration and smarter financial processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone hungry for growth and looking to develop beyond traditional accounting into commercial finance. Duties & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day financial operations and accounting activities using Xero.
• Manage debtors, creditors, payment runs and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyse financial information, management accounts and month-end reports.
• Assist with VAT preparation and financial compliance.
• Monitor cash flow, outstanding payments and financial performance.
• Provide financial insights and analytical support to the business owner.
• Support commercial decision-making, pricing and profitability analysis.
• Work with Salesforce and other digital platforms to improve financial visibility and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate finance processes and improve operational efficiencies.
• Liaise with outsourced accountants on technical accounting and statutory submissions.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Accounting or an equivalent accounting-related qualification.
• Solid practical accounting and financial management experience.
• Strong, hands-on experience with Xero is essential.
• Salesforce experience is essential.
• Strong financial analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Good understanding of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, VAT and month-end processes.
• Strong digital and technology capabilities, with an interest in automation and AI.
• Pricing experience would be advantageous.
• Experience within the advertising, media or related commercial environment would be beneficial.

Additional Requirement 

• Commercially minded with a good understanding of business performance and profitability.
• Financially analytical, with the ability to interpret numbers and translate them into meaningful business insights.
• Hands-on, proactive and comfortable taking ownership.
• Hungry for growth, ambitious and eager to expand beyond traditional accounting.
• Confident and personable, with the ability to engage directly with business owners and stakeholders.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Digitally savvy, innovative and interested in leveraging technology to improve finance operations.

Package & Remuneration R 420000 - R 470000 - Annually