Management Accountant

Outsidecapital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An international enterprise located in South Africa is seeking a sharp analytical Management Accountant. This pivotal role involves driving financial excellence and operational cost control. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a clear growth path toward a Finance Manager role and requires collaboration across various teams while ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven experience in management or cost accounting.
• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced functions and financial modelling.
• Professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or CA(SA).
• Prior experience within the mining, metals or manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present comprehensive monthly management accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and proactive cost control initiatives.
• Oversee and report on operational and capital expenditures.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Foster collaborative relationships with operations and finance teams.
• Support audit preparations and statutory reporting processes.
• Drive improvement of financial systems and reporting tools.

Skills

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

QuickBooks

Accounting

IFRS

Asset Management

Business Management

Cash Management

Sage

Microsoft Excel

E-Commerce

Systems Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Are you a sharp analytical Management Accountant with a passion for driving financial excellence in a growing international enterprise This is a unique opportunity to step into a pivotal role at the heart of our clients operations. Based at their key plant you will be instrumental in shaping financial strategy and ensuring robust operational cost control across their African subsidiaries. This position is designed for ambitious individuals offering a clear and exciting growth path towards a Finance Manager role making it an ideal stepping stone for your career progression. Youll be at the forefront of delivering critical financial insights that fuel strategic decision-making ensuring compliance and contributing to the continuous improvement of financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present comprehensive monthly management accounts including in-depth variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Actively contribute to and support budgeting forecasting and proactive cost control initiatives.
• Oversee and report on both operational and capital expenditures ensuring alignment with financial plans.
• Uphold and ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with operations procurement and group finance teams.
• Provide crucial support for audit preparations and statutory reporting processes.
• Drive the continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a closely related field.
• 35 years of proven experience in management or cost accounting.
• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced functions and financial modelling.
• Professional qualification such as CIMA ACCA or CA(SA).
• Prior experience within the mining metals or manufacturing sectors.

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Account Analysis,QuickBooks,Accounting,IFRS,Asset Management,Business Management,Cash Management,Sage,Microsoft Excel,E-Commerce,Systems Analysis

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1