Management Accountant

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary commensurate with经验

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Professional development support

Collaborative work environment

Benoni-based role

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng is seeking a strategic Management Accountant to enhance financial decision‑making. This role develops budgets, forecasts rolling plans, and performs variance analysis to support operations and strategic planning.

You will translate complex data into clear insights for management. You will collaborate with multiple departments to understand financial needs and provide actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; professional qualification (CIMA, CA(SA)) is an advantage.
• 4–6 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
• Analyze financial performance and identify cost-saving and revenue-enhancement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain management reporting dashboards and KPIs.
• Assist with strategic planning, business case development, and financial modeling.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CIMA/CA(SA) qualification (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client in Benoni, Gauteng is looking for a strategic and analytical Management Accountant to enhance their financial decision‑making capabilities. This role is responsible for providing key financial insights, developing budgets, forecasting, and performing variance analysis to support business operations and strategic planning. You will work closely with various departments to understand their financial needs and provide actionable recommendations. The position requires a proactive individual who can translate complex financial data into clear, concise information for management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with department heads.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Develop and maintain management reporting dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist with strategic planning, business case development, and financial modeling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, CA(SA)) is a strong advantage.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to influence business strategy and financial direction.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional development and continued education.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in Benoni .