MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Gerald Lilian Executive Appointments (GLEA); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in manufacturing is seeking an experienced accountant in Johannesburg. The role involves preparing detailed reports, managing month-end processes, and working with SAP and advanced Excel. Candidates should hold a B. Compt qualification and have strong accounting and auditing experience. This position also requires multitasking and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Accounting and Auditing.
• Ability to meet strict legal accounting deadlines.
• Self-driven, disciplined, and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare in-depth reports using in-house packages.
• Provide monthly Management Packs and reporting.
• Close month-end processes and reconciliations.

Skills

SAP/R3 or equivalent ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

B. Compt or similar qualification

Job description

Join a global leader that manufactures its product range in Europe and China, is over 100 years old, and is a household name worldwide. The company has had a presence in South Africa for many decades. The local subsidiary imports all inventory from overseas and employs a relatively small staff, yet generates high turnover due to outsourcing several business divisions and staff serving as back-up for other functions.

This position reports to the Financial Head of Accounting.

Key performance areas include:

• Preparing in-depth reports using various in-house packages.
• Providing monthly Management Packs to the local OPCO, reporting to the European Head Office, including notes to Financial Statements quarterly, and Cost Centre reporting via SAP.
• Closing month-end processes, reconciliations, and preparing General Ledger journals.
• Reporting on monthly currency fluctuations, transfer price analyses, and handling on-demand and credit note requests.
• Reporting on rebate agreements via SAP, closely linked with Accounts Receivable and Sales.
• Participating in year-end audit preparations with strict deadlines.
• Preparing selling expense reports and managing money transfer obligations.
• Reconciling inter-company clearing accounts and goods-in-transit.
• Overseeing payments, collections, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Providing backup functions including foreign payments and freight payment reconciliations.

Requirements:

• B. Compt or similar qualification with major subjects in Accounting and Auditing, and relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP/R3 or equivalent ERP systems; advanced Excel skills and Power BI are highly recommended.
• Ability to multitask and meet strict legal accounting deadlines (monthly, quarterly, year-end).
• Ability to handle ad hoc requests from European headquarters promptly.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, including Sales and Logistics.
• Self-driven, disciplined, proactive, assertive, with an excellent work ethic, reliable, and willing to work overtime when required.