Corporate Accounts Manager

Be Different Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 148,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & performance bonus

Career progression

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Team in Tembisa

Job summary

Proofpoint seeks a proactive Management Accountant to join the finance department in Johannesburg area. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and performance reporting to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

This role emphasizes accuracy, timely financial insights, and collaboration across the finance team. Responsibilities include variance analysis, financial packs, and driving improvements in processes and reporting for ongoing business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Management Accounting; professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA) preferred
• At least 4 years of experience in management accounting or a related financial role
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with excellent proficiency in Excel
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Pastel) is advantageous
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely
• Familiarity with corporate processes and hierarchies for effective communication and resolution

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage departmental budgets and rolling forecasts
• Prepare monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary
• Conduct in-depth cost analysis to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
• Monitor KPIs and provide regular reports to senior management
• Assist in implementing new financial systems or process improvements
• Provide financial support and analysis for various business projects and initiatives

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Communication

Deadline-driven

Education

BCom Finance, CIMA, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Pastel

ERP systems

Sage

Job description

In order to be considered the following is required:

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification
• Accounting qualification or other relevant business qualification
• At least 5 years experience in senior credit or account management
• Relevant corporate account management experience required
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office applications
• Strong numerical reasoning and ability to work with complex financial data
• Strong knowledge of corporate customer requirements, including purchase orders, online invoice portals and multi account structures
• Skilled in setting up and configuring customer accounts to meet specific requirements for efficiency and compliance
• Advanced bookkeeping expertise, with extensive experience in complex payment allocations and ledger reconciliations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Advanced Formulas) and other reporting tools for account analysis
• Familiarity with contracts, mandates, vendor forms, tender documents, procurement policies and B BBEE regulations
• Practical understanding of corporate processes and hierarchies to ensure effective communication and resolution

Responsibilities:

• Ensure assigned customers remain satisfied, actively purchasing and compliant with payment terms
• Maintain accurate, up to date and clean account data
• Perform daily banking and allocate payments precisely for assigned accounts
• Conduct proactive debt collection through ongoing communication
• Identify account issues early and resolve them using all available resources
• Apply blocking and unblocking strategies in line with set criteria and guidelines
• Assess accounts for handover or write off based on established criteria
• Recover equipment from defaulting customers, prioritizing new accounts and those with unpaid debit orders or credit cards
• Execute targeted debt collection projects as directed by management
• Handle overflow calls and emails professionally as backup support
• Resolve day-to-day service requirements for assigned customers and assist other accounts when requested

Our client is looking for a proactive and analytical Management Accountant to join their finance department in Tembisa. This role is crucial for providing management with timely and accurate financial information to support strategic decision-making and operational performance monitoring. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and performance reporting, contributing significantly to the company's profitability and efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a tangible impact within a growing enterprise, working within a collaborative team that values accuracy and strategic financial insight in the bustling area of Tembisa.

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and analytical Management Accountant to join their finance department in Tembisa. This role is crucial for providing management with timely and accurate financial information to support strategic decision-making and operational performance monitoring. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and performance reporting, contributing significantly to the company's profitability and efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a tangible impact within a growing enterprise, working within a collaborative team that values accuracy and strategic financial insight in the bustling area of Tembisa.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage departmental budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Conduct in-depth cost analysis to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Assist in the implementation of new financial systems or process improvements.
• Provide financial support and analysis for various business projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Management Accounting. Professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA) is preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in management accounting or a related financial role.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with excellent proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Pastel) is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary and potential performance bonus.
• Full-time employment with structured career progression.
• Generous medical aid and pension fund benefits.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment in Tembisa.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and management reporting. Duties will include analysing operational performance, preparing monthly reports and financial packs, conducting revenue and cost analysis, monitoring capital expenditure, supporting month-end processes, and identifying opportunities to improve financial and operational efficiencies. The role will also involve stakeholder engagement, supplier and contract reviews, compliance reporting, and supporting strategic initiatives through meaningful financial insights.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of financial accounting or management accounting experience
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical ability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment

Qualification

• BCom Finance, CIMA, or equivalent finance-related qualification is essential

Johannesburg, South Africa - Remote

Full time

R14553

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools...

A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and the company is committed to supporting the professional growth of all employees.