Management Accountant

Communicate Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Management Accountant in Cape Town to analyse financial performance and provide insights on various financial metrics. The role involves preparing management accounts, monitoring costs, and managing VAT submissions. Candidates should possess a Finance/Accounting degree, CIMA or SAICA qualification, and familiarity with Sage X3. Leadership capabilities and previous experience in an operational environment are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a Management Accountant position within an operational environment.
• Experience in financial performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial performance and provide insights.
• Prepare and maintain accurate management accounts.
• Monitor actual vs. standard cost variances.
• Conduct regular system reviews for data alignment.
• Oversee accuracy of income statements and reports.
• Support Terminal Management with financial decisions.
• Manage VAT submissions and cash flow forecasts.
• Review operational data for trends and improvements.
• Maintain product and cost structures.
• Provide leadership to junior finance staff.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Data integrity

Leadership

Education

Completed Finance / Accounting degree

CIMA or SAICA qualification

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Job Overview

As the Management Accountant, your duties include the following:

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial performance and provide insights on margins, cash flow, and cost allocations
• Prepare and maintain accurate management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
• Monitor actual vs. standard cost variances and ensure accurate recovery rates across business units and commodities
• Conduct regular system reviews to ensure financial data aligns with operational activities
• Oversee the accuracy of income statements, ERP, and budgeting tool reports
• Support Terminal Management with financial projects and decision-making
• Manage VAT submissions, cash flow forecasts, and monthly accounting transactions for shared entities
• Review operational data and financial reports to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities
• Maintain product and cost structures within financial systems to ensure data integrity
• Provide leadership and support to junior finance staff while ensuring compliance with financial policies

Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a Management Accountant position (within an operational environment)
• Sage X3 experience
• CIMA or SAICA qualification

Qualifications

• Completed Finance / Accounting degree