Management Accountant

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and pension

Career development

Training programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Management Accountant to contribute to financial strategy from the Welkom office. You will deliver management information to support decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability improvements.

The role requires CIMA or equivalent qualification and at least four years in management accounting, with strong Excel and ERP experience to drive efficiency and informed commercial decisions.

Qualifications

• CIMA or equivalent qualification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA articles).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Monitor KPIs and provide insights into performance drivers.
• Prepare financial models and scenario analyses for strategic projects.
• Assist in evaluating new business opportunities and investments.
• Implement and maintain internal controls over financial processes.
• Support the finance manager with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

Management accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication to non-financial

Education

CIMA / SAICA / SAIPA

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a strategic and insightful Management Accountant to contribute to their financial strategy from their Welkom office. This role focuses on providing critical management information to support decision-making, performance monitoring, and business planning. You will be involved in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, playing a vital part in driving operational efficiency and profitability. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to leverage their analytical skills in a key operational role within a growing enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights into business performance drivers.
• Prepare detailed financial models and scenario analyses for strategic projects.
• Assist in the evaluation of new business opportunities and investment proposals.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls over financial processes.
• Support the finance manager with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• CIMA or equivalent qualification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA articles).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and performance management.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders in Welkom.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Medical aid and pension fund benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and growth.
• Company-sponsored training programs.