Management Accountant

Industry : Pharmaceutical Benefit Management

Reference Number : CWR.MS.MA.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION : Our client is a South African pharmaceutical benefits management (PBM) organization and specializes in electronic claims processing and the management of medicine benefits.

They are looking for a Management Accountant to join their team.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Responsible for providing financial information, insights, and guidance to management to facilitate decision-making, financial control, and planning.

Ensures accurate financial reporting and analysis while adhering to organizational and regulatory standards.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis
2. Conduct cost-benefit analysis.
3. Monitor actual vs. budget / forecast performance.
4. Monthly variance analysis.
5. Management of general ledger and reconciliation processes.
6. Analyse trends, variances, and risks for business decision-making.
7. Preparation of management and financial reports (FD report).
8. Accounts Payable and Pharmacy Management
9. Management of Accounts payable and bank releases.
10. Pharmacy payment reconciliations weekly.
11. Cost Management and Efficiency
12. Cost management.
13. Asset management and depreciation.
14. Identify areas for efficiency improvement.
15. Monthly VAT returns.
16. Reporting
17. Ensure timely and accurate financial and operational reporting to stakeholders.
18. BBBEE reporting for audits.
19. Ad hoc reporting requests.
20. Budgeting and Forecasting
21. Assist in annual budget preparation and forecasting.
22. Support with Strategic Planning & Decision-making
23. Collaborate with leadership to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
24. Provide insights and recommendations for business decisions based on financial data.
25. Assist with scenario planning and risk assessments.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

1. Grade 12
2. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent related field
3. Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Finance (advantageous)
4. Professional certification (e.g. SAICA, SAIPA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA) (advantageous)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

1. 5+ years experience in management accounting and financial planning
2. Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
3. Experience in cost management, financial reporting, and cost analysis
4. Experience in financial systems, tools, and business improvement initiatives (advantageous)
5. Experience in ERP systems or advanced financial modeling tools (advantageous)
6. Deadline driven & able to prioritize
7. Professionalism
8. Strong Analytical Skills
9. Emotional Maturity
10. Attention to detail
11. High level of Integrity
12. Budgeting & Forecasting
13. Interpersonal Skills
14. Resilience & Adaptability
15. Problem solving
16. Proactive Approach
17. Variance analysis
18. Business Acumen
19. Advanced Excel
20. Effective Communication Skills
21. Financial Modeling
22. Collaborative mindset

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