Senior Management Accountant

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career development

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Canada is seeking a seasoned Senior Management Accountant to join the finance team in Kimberley. You will drive financial performance through insightful analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and robust reporting, partnering with senior leadership to shape strategic decisions.

The role requires 7+ years in management accounting, professional qualifications (CIMA/ACCA/CA), advanced Excel skills, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive management accounting experience.
• Professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or CA(SA).
• Strong analytical, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, aligned with strategic goals.
• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts, highlighting drivers and variances.
• Develop financial models to support business cases, investments and strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial support and guidance to various business units and department heads.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the finance team.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CIMA/ACCA/CA(SA) qualification

Tools

ERP software

Financial software

Job description

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Management Accountant to join their finance department in Kimberley. This role is crucial for driving financial performance through insightful analysis, strategic planning, and robust financial reporting. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and providing key financial insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in management accounting, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a hybrid work model, contributing significantly to the company's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts, highlighting key performance drivers and variances.
• Develop financial models to support business cases, investment appraisals, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial support and guidance to various business units and department heads.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the finance team, fostering professional development.

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance; a professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or CA(SA) is essential.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in management accounting roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, effective in a hybrid work environment in Kimberley.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Extensive opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A dynamic and supportive team culture committed to financial excellence.