Management Accountant

Telesure Investment Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Financial Manager to partner with operational heads, ensuring financial information aligns with IFRS standards and company policies. In this pivotal role, you will provide commercial oversight, monitor performance against budgets, and maintain effective communication between finance and business units. Your expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost accounting will be crucial in driving efficiencies and enhancing profitability. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Financial Management Accounting.
• Experience in Financial Services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control expenditure, prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Perform detailed cost analyses and suggest efficiencies.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Cost Accounting

IFRS Standards

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

CIMA qualification

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : May 25, 2025
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Job Purpose

To partner with operational heads to ensure that financial information is reported in line with IFRS standards, company policy, and business requirements. Provide commercial and financial oversight in supporting operational heads, while monitoring performance against approved budgets. Maintain effective communication channels between finance and business units.

Responsibilities

• Operate within established systems to deliver outcomes for designated financial control areas. Monitor and control expenditure, interpret the impact of unusual figures identified through analytical review, and prepare budgets and forecasts in collaboration with senior managers.

Data Collection & Analysis

• Identify and investigate anomalies with financial accountants to ensure data processing is complete and accurate. If investigations are inconclusive, further analyze data, extract relevant information, interpret financial performance, and prepare forecasts for business units, consolidating data as needed.

Cost Accounting

• Perform detailed cost analyses to identify variances, suggest efficiencies, and enhance profitability. Conduct ratio analysis and interpret variances such as surplus ratio, claims ratio, and expenses ratio.

Budgeting & Costing

• Develop budgets for organizational areas or analyze budget progress across units. Manage staff lists for correct cost allocations, oversee budget system management, and assist with template population. Liaise with stakeholders to ensure budget accuracy and logical consistency. Provide guidance on budget procedures, resolve issues, and manage iterative budget processes.

Operational Compliance

• Adhere to mandatory procedures to meet quality standards and comply with external regulations and internal codes of conduct.

Insights and Reporting

• Prepare and coordinate various financial reports.

Personal Capability Building

• Stay informed about relevant laws and regulations, maintaining up-to-date compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce; CIMA qualification (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years in Financial Management Accounting; 2 years in Financial Services (advantageous).