Management Accountant

Salt; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global firm seeks a Management Accountant to enhance financial operations. This role involves financial reporting, analysis, budgeting support, and ensuring compliance, requiring strong communication skills to convey insights to non-financial managers. Ideal candidates will have a related degree and a CIMA qualification, with proven experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in management accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Management Accounting principles.
• Proficient in handling cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular management reports, including financial statements.
• Conduct variance analysis and identify trends.
• Assist with budgeting, planning, and forecasting.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Performance Analysis

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CIMA qualification or pursuing CIMA

Tools

D365 ERP

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent global firm that provides unique solutions to help brands enhance visibility and customer engagement worldwide. They operate across diverse industry sectors, managing significant international trade activities. Their business model emphasizes global procurement and distribution (they don't manufacture or hold inventory), and they are currently undergoing substantial growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join the finance team supporting a vital segment of their international business. This role is crucial in providing accurate financial information and analytical support to drive effective decision-making within a dynamic global environment.

What You'll Do

You'll play a key role in the financial operations, contributing to robust reporting and analysis. Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare regular management reports, including monthly and annual financial statements.
• Performance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and analyze contract profitability to provide actionable insights.
• Budgeting Support: Assist with the annual budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes.
• Cash Flow Support: Contribute to cash flow management and forecasting activities.
• Financial Accuracy: Ensure the completeness and accuracy of all financial transactions.
• System Utilization: Optimize the use of accounting and reporting systems, including D365 ERP.
• Compliance Support: Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and assist with audit preparations.
• Tax Assistance: Help prepare data for corporate and sales tax returns.
• Business Insights: Translate financial data into clear information and insights for non-financial managers to aid decision-making.
• Internal Controls: Support the implementation and maintenance of internal controls.

What You'll Need

• A relevant Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar (e.g., BCom/BAcc).
• CIMA qualification, or actively pursuing CIMA (e.g., Managerial or Strategic level), will be a distinct advantage.
• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in a management accounting role, ideally within a fast-paced international environment.
• Strong knowledge of Management Accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent Excel skills are essential.
• Familiarity with sales tax concepts and managing cross-border transactions is beneficial.
• Proven experience working with an ERP system, preferably D365.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure, manage multiple demands, and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive, organized, and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining financial data clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Salary

R 650K CTC per annum