Management Accountant

JVR Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 880,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Gauteng seeks a Management Accountant to ensure the integrity of financial information, maintain costing systems, support inventory management and deliver insightful financial analysis to leadership.

You will oversee month-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability reporting within a manufacturing environment, enabling informed strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance (Honours advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Management Accountant within a manufacturing environment
• Strong costing and inventory management experience is essential

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and detailed variance analysis
• Manage and maintain costing models, standard costs, inventory valuations, and manufacturing cost controls
• Oversee month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing analysis, and profitability reporting
• Ensure compliance with financial, tax, and statutory requirements

Skills

Management accounting

Costing

Inventory management

Variance analysis

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Employer Network Finance Location Gauteng Job type Finance/Accounting Management Salary 800000 Posted 11 Nov 2026

Company and Job Description

Our client is a respected player within the manufacturing sector, known for its commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation. The business offers a dynamic environment where finance is deeply integrated into operational decision-making and business strategy.

The Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial information, maintaining robust costing systems, supporting inventory management, and delivering insightful financial analysis to leadership teams. This position offers excellent exposure to both financial and management accounting, making it ideal for an individual looking to broaden their commercial and operational finance experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and detailed variance analysis
• Manage and maintain costing models, standard costs, inventory valuations, and manufacturing cost controls
• Oversee month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing analysis, and profitability reporting
• Ensure compliance with financial, tax, and statutory requirements

Job Experience & Skills Required

• Degree in Accounting or Finance (Honours advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Management Accountant within a manufacturing environment
• Strong costing and inventory management experience is essential