Management Accountant - On-Site Position

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and pension

Professional development

Stable employment

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous and proactive Management Accountant for our Welkom facility in the Free State. This on-site role focuses on delivering robust financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost accounting to support strategic decisions.

You will prepare monthly management accounts, manage the budgeting process, analyze profitability by product and department, maintain fixed asset registers, and support audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Management Accounting.
• A professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CA(SA)) is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Pastel, SAP, and advanced Excel.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Develop and manage the annual budgeting process.
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and long-term financial plans.
• Conduct cost analysis and provide recommendations for cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor and report on KPIs.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions.
• Manage the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary information and analysis.
• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of financial systems and processes.
• Analyze profitability by product, department, or customer.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA/CA(SA))

Tools

Pastel

SAP

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent manufacturing company located in Welkom, Free State, is seeking a meticulous and proactive Management Accountant. This is an on-site position, requiring your presence at our Welkom facility to effectively manage and enhance our financial reporting and operational analysis functions. You will be responsible for providing crucial financial insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role involves preparing management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost accounting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, excellent technical accounting skills, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business intelligence. Join our team in Welkom and contribute to the financial health and operational efficiency of our growing enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Develop and manage the annual budgeting process.
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and long-term financial plans.
• Conduct cost analysis and provide recommendations for cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor and report on key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions.
• Manage the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary information and analysis.
• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of financial systems and processes.
• Analyze profitability by product, department, or customer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Management Accounting.
• A professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CA(SA)) is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and management accounting techniques.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Pastel, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Must be willing to work on-site in Welkom.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical aid and pension fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and further qualifications.
• Stable employment with a reputable company.
• A supportive team environment.