Management Accountant

Pepkor Payments & Lending; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cape Town seeks a Management Accountant. The role involves preparing financial reports, conducting variance analysis, and supporting the finance team. The ideal candidate has a BComm or equivalent and at least 3 years of management accounting experience. Strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities are essential for success. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to financial management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a management accounting role.
• Financial services industry experiences advantageous.
• Proven track record in key performance areas.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the consolidated monthly management accounts.
• Provide actual vs budget/forecast variance analysis.
• Report actual vs budget results per cost centre.

Skills

Analytical and critical thinking

Effective negotiation

Ability to influence

Deadline driven

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

BComm or equivalent finance qualification

BComm (Hons) / CIMA

Job description

Overview

Descr… The purpose of this role is to support the management of PPL through the providing of accurate, relevant and timely financial information which aids in better planning, evaluating and controlling of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of the consolidated monthly management accounts in line with the reporting deadlines
• Provide actual vs budget / forecast variance analysis on revenue and expenses
• Report actual vs budget / forecast results per cost centre to Department Managers / Executive Team
• Provide feedback to Department Managers / Executive team on queries
• Identify new management reports to meet business requirements
• Prepare first draft of monthly management presentation
• Produce first draft of quarterly Divisional CEO Report detailing business performance
• Support the Head of Finance with the preparation of timetables and guidelines for annual budget and quarterly forecasts
• Responsible for the completion and submission of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts
• Responsible for the completion and submission of monthly rolling forecasts
• Maintenance and enhancement of Budget models to facilitate consolidation of budget / forecast
• Completeness and accuracy of the General Ledger
• Maintain Pastel Chart of Accounts that supports management reporting requirements
• Prepare and process closing monthly journal entries
• Year-end close and Audit
• Involvement in interim & year-end reporting process as required (including liaison / query resolution with external auditors with regards to management accounts)
• Provide financial models for new business initiatives
• Provide support to Finance Manager
• Stakeholder management : Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide input and guidance in finance-related issues

Behavioural & Functional Competencies

• Analytical and critical thinking
• Effective negotiation
• Ability to influence
• Sense of personal accountability
• Deadline driven and highly motivated
• Planning, organising and scheduling objective setting
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively within area of accountability
• Ability to communicate effectively on all levels

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a management accounting role
• BComm or equivalent finance qualification (Diploma / Degree)
• Preferred : BComm (Hons) / CIMA
• Financial services industry experiences advantageous
• Proven track record in the performance areas highlighted above

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