Management Accountant

Kingsleyirons Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a highly analytical Management Accountant in Cape Town. The successful candidate will drive financial efficiencies, manage data collection and reporting, and ensure accurate administration of transactions. Ideal candidates will have CA/CIMA or be studying towards it, with 5-7 years experience in manufacturing. Familiarity with ERP software and data analysis tools like Excel and Power BI is required.

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.
• Implement and improve Power BI-based reports.
• Manage master data tables within ERP systems.
• Compile annual branch and capital budgets.
• Drive reporting of business performance information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis for decision making

MS Office Suite

ERP Software

Data analytics using Excel, SQL, PowerBI, VBA

Excel

SQL

PowerBI

VBA

Education

CA / CIMA or studying towards

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

ERP Software

Job description

Overview

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.