Assistant Financial Manager

Assistant Financial Manager

MSC is the trusted transportation partner and shipping company for numerous companies the world over. We pride ourselves on being a global container shipping company that delivers tailored solutions designed to meet the specific needs of each of our customers, regardless of cargo type, or destination, we offer versatile solutions that cover air, land, and sea. When we combine this with our global port coverage and extensive equipment availability means, we can deliver a professional, efficient shipping service, tailored to the specific needs of your business.

WHO WE ARE

Our values are the beating heart of our business, they are the cornerstone of our Company, supporting our vision, shaping our culture, and establishing our future direction.

• We are a Family Company
• We have Passion
• We are in Continuous Evolution
• We Care for People
• We believe in Equal Opportunities

These values are our guiding light. They set a clear path for us to follow; they help us grow together and they provide us all with the spirit of success.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, for internal reporting as well as external reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making across departments.
• Participate in ERP and system improvement projects across departments.
• Assist Financial Manager to provide oversight to accounting departments
• Assist in ensuring compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Work closely with auditors during annual audits and assist with audit preparation.
• Review of accounting reconciliations and payments
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal controls.
• Collaborate with finance managers on strategic initiatives.
• Take on increasing responsibility for managing small projects and tasks as experience grows.
• Acts on any reasonable instruction given to you by management in relation to work related activities.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications and Experience Required for this position

• Chartered Accountant (CA SA)
• 1 Years post-articles experience
• Strong academic background in Accounting/Finance.
• Advantageous if completed articles at a reputable audit firm (Big Four or mid-tier).
• Exposure to IFRS, tax, and audit processes.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel;
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP is a plus).

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO), taking into account local equity laws, to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits unfair discrimination with regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.