FMCG Management Accountant: Profitability & Forecasting

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Management Accountant in Cape Town for the FMCG industry. You will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support decision-making processes. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Accounting/Finance and 3-5 years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers competitive remuneration based on experience and requires excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in management accounting, preferably in the FMCG industry or similar.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Conduct profitability analysis for various products, markets, and business units.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and long-term financial plans.
• Evaluate and monitor key performance indicators to identify trends and areas of improvement.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to senior management as needed.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CIMA certification

Tools

Financial modeling and data analysis tools

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Management Accountant in Cape Town for the FMCG industry. You will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support decision-making processes. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Accounting/Finance and 3-5 years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers competitive remuneration based on experience and requires excellent analytical and communication skills.