Management Accountant

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing firm in Cape Town is seeking a highly analytical Management Accountant to enhance financial efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing, strong data analysis skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. Responsibilities include developing operational reports and managing data analytics to drive business performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 5 – 7 years relevant working experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Exposure to Warehousing and Distribution will be beneficial.
• Staff Management experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardise operational reports.
• Design and maintain Power BI-based reports.
• Review and recommend improvements for procurement processes.
• Compile annual branch and capital budgets.

Skills

Data analysis for decision making

ERP Software experience

Advanced MS Office Suite

Data analytics tools (Excel, SQL, PowerBI, VBA)

Education

CA/CIMA or studying towards

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Description/Synopsis

An established manufacturing company is seeking a highly analytical Management Accountant to join their team. In this role, you will drive Sales, Stock, Operational and Financial efficiencies, ensuring accurate administration of transactions and reports. You will play a key role in analysing data for strategic decision making, identifying opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs.

The position will see you deeply involved in data collection, management, and analysis, with responsibility for delivering clear, structured insights to management that support sound business decisions and long-term success.

Minimum Requirements

• CA/CIMA or studying towards
• 5 – 7 years relevant working experience in the manufacturing sector
• Exposure to Warehousing and Distribution will be beneficial
• Ability to analyse data for strategic decision making
• Advanced user of MS Office Suite with experience in ERP Software
• Excellent knowledge of data and analytics using various tools (Excel, SQL, PowerBI, VBA etc.)
• Staff Management experience beneficial

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, compile, and standardise daily/weekly/monthly/annual operational reports (e.g., Budget vs Actual, Projections, Efficiencies, Material Usage).
• Design, implement, maintain, and improve Power BI-based reports for various stakeholders.
• Manage and update master data tables within ERP and other business systems, ensuring proper procedures and change management controls.
• Review existing procurement processes, identify efficiencies, and recommend improvements for reporting and decision-making.
• Compile annual branch and capital budgets.
• Maintain and administer all data relating to customer pricing (buying groups, customer groups, national price lists, and ERP data).
• Drive the collection, analysis, and reporting of business performance information to support profitability and improvements.
• Ensure consistent application and improvement of business practices, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage and support staff within the department and across the wider business.