Assistant Finance Manager
FFS Refiners (Pty) Ltd
The Assistant Financial Manager role is split between two positions as follows and periodic rotation between the two positions is preferred to enable growth and skills development: ASSISTANT FINANCIAL MANAGER 1: Operational Entity Responsible for Property, plant and equipment reporting including: Fixed asset reconciliation and update of asset register for monthly movements. Preparation of internal reports. Liaise with the business to determine status of capital/construction projects and ensure capitalisation occurs timeously. Prepare all supporting calculations and assist with annual insurance renewal. Facilitate technical opinion of treatment of various assets that are acquired or disposed off in the business. Taxation Assist with year-end activities such as tax, preparation for year-end statutory audit and financial statements. Reporting Reconciliation of TB to QlikView platform for completeness and sense checks. Preparation of monthly management accounts and consolidation Preparation of monthly capex in board report formats Preparation of reporting packs for Bankers & submission of Statistical returns. Preparation of quarterly board reports Preparation of group annual financial statements Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, annual results and budget in specific formats as may be required by shareholder group for operational and holding companies. Subsidiary and Holding Companies Review of monthly reconciliations. Quarterly reports for board pack submission. Financial statements at year-end. Year-end reviews of tax and deferred tax computations. Full accounting function of investment holding company General Review and release of payments for the operating entity as and when required Approval of creditor invoices for processing and payment. Preparation and maintenance of the prepayment and other ad hoc GL and cash book reconciliations. Assist with annual budgetary process. ASSISTANT FINANCIAL MANAGER 2: Oil Procurement Directly responsible for management and oversight of oil procurement team and function including (but not limited to) the following responsibilities: Review product costings and monthly mass balance for accuracy and completeness Follow up and escalate on stock losses identified Review check and authorise Supplier invoices for Oil purchases prior to payments Review of Supplier reconciliations and accrual accounts and ensure queries and disputes resolved timeously. Forex exposure management on a deal-by-deal basis Provide management and supervision of team Assist with Treasury and Cash Management including: Prepare reserve bank applications for foreign payments and transactions Prepare weekly cash flow forecast Prepare LC applications and other General Short Term Banking facility utilisations on Standard Bank Portal and resolve queries with supplier and bank Assist with System Development as follows: Assist with implementation changes to Software (inhouse and Syspro) Manage system Admin team BOTH POSITIONS Ad hoc assignments as and when required by management Provide technical opinion on business imperatives/strategies as and when required Qualifications and Experience: Essential: CA (SA); Articles at one of the major audit firms; 3 or more years post-qualification experience Other Attributes Highly ethical, consistent, fair, trustworthy, energetic, dedicated, accurate. Business orientated with strong technical ability and a logical thinker. A good team player with good communication and prioritisation skills. Able to function optimally with minimal direct supervision or support. Able to work under pressure. Good interaction with management (internal & external). Some extra time required to meet reporting deadlines. ERP systems and software knowledge and interest. CLOSING DATE: 8 May 2026
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Assistant Finance Manager
FFS Refiners (Pty) Ltd
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About this role
The Assistant Financial Manager role is split between two positions as follows and periodic rotation between the two positions is preferred to enable growth and skills development:
ASSISTANT FINANCIAL MANAGER 1:
Operational Entity
Responsible for Property, plant and equipment reporting including:
Fixed asset reconciliation and update of asset register for monthly movements. Preparation of internal reports. Liaise with the business to determine status of capital/construction projects and ensure capitalisation occurs timeously. Prepare all supporting calculations and assist with annual insurance renewal. Facilitate technical opinion of treatment of various assets that are acquired or disposed off in the business. Taxation
Assist with year-end activities such as tax, preparation for year-end statutory audit and financial statements.
Reporting
Reconciliation of TB to QlikView platform for completeness and sense checks. Preparation of monthly management accounts and consolidation Preparation of monthly capex in board report formats Preparation of reporting packs for Bankers & submission of Statistical returns. Preparation of quarterly board reports Preparation of group annual financial statements Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, annual results and budget in specific formats as may be required by shareholder group for operational and holding companies. Subsidiary and Holding Companies
Review of monthly reconciliations. Quarterly reports for board pack submission. Financial statements at year-end. Year-end reviews of tax and deferred tax computations. Full accounting function of investment holding company General
Review and release of payments for the operating entity as and when required Approval of creditor invoices for processing and payment. Preparation and maintenance of the prepayment and other ad hoc GL and cash book reconciliations. Assist with annual budgetary process. ASSISTANT FINANCIAL MANAGER 2:
Oil Procurement
Directly responsible for management and oversight of oil procurement team and function including (but not limited to) the following responsibilities: Review product costings and monthly mass balance for accuracy and completeness Follow up and escalate on stock losses identified Review check and authorise Supplier invoices for Oil purchases prior to payments Review of Supplier reconciliations and accrual accounts and ensure queries and disputes resolved timeously. Forex exposure management on a deal-by-deal basis Provide management and supervision of team Assist with Treasury and Cash Management including:
Prepare reserve bank applications for foreign payments and transactions Prepare weekly cash flow forecast Prepare LC applications and other General Short Term Banking facility utilisations on Standard Bank Portal and resolve queries with supplier and bank Assist with System Development as follows:
Assist with implementation changes to Software (inhouse and Syspro) Manage system Admin team BOTH POSITIONS
Ad hoc assignments as and when required by management Provide technical opinion on business imperatives/strategies as and when required
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential: CA (SA); Articles at one of the major audit firms; 3 or more years post-qualification experience
Other Attributes
Highly ethical, consistent, fair, trustworthy, energetic, dedicated, accurate. Business orientated with strong technical ability and a logical thinker. A good team player with good communication and prioritisation skills. Able to function optimally with minimal direct supervision or support. Able to work under pressure. Good interaction with management (internal & external). Some extra time required to meet reporting deadlines. ERP systems and software knowledge and interest. CLOSING DATE: 8 May 2026
About the Company
FFS Refiners (Pty) Ltd is a leading company in the South African refining industry, focusing on delivering high-quality products and services.
Key Highlights
- ✓ Involves dual roles for operational and taxation functions.
- ✓ Opportunity for professional growth through periodic rotation.
- ✓ Key responsibilities include fixed asset reporting and reconciliation.
- ✓ Collaboration with businesses on capital projects and insurance renewals.
- ✓ Requires CA (SA) certification for candidates.
💡 Honest Take: This position offers valuable experience in finance management but may demand a high level of responsibility and attention to detail.
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