Management Accountant

Feeblo; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 70 000 - 110 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to provide strategic financial insights that drive business performance. This role is pivotal in bridging finance and operations, utilizing data analytics and business intelligence tools to support executive decision-making. The successful candidate will lead budgeting processes, optimize profitability through cost management, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly influence the company's success and growth in a competitive market. If you have a passion for numbers and a knack for strategic thinking, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in senior management accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS compliance and financial reporting.
• Expertise in automating reports using ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Analyze product profitability and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare monthly management packs and design KPIs for operational teams.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Data Analytics

Business Acumen

Communication

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance

CIMA

CA(SA)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Advanced Excel

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The Senior Management Accountant provides strategic financial insights to drive business performance by analyzing costs, preparing budgets, and optimizing profitability. This role bridges finance and operations, leveraging data analytics and business intelligence tools to support executive decision-making in South Africa’s competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Develop rolling cash flow projections and working capital models
• Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget) with actionable insights

2. Cost Management & Profitability Optimization

• Analyze product / service line profitability
• Implement activity-based costing (ABC) for complex operations
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality

3. Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly management packs for executives
• Design KPIs / dashboards (Power BI, Tableau) for operational teams
• Report on B-BBEE expenditure and compliance

4. Business Partnering

• Advise department heads on financial implications of decisions
• Support pricing strategies and contract negotiations

5. Process Improvement & Systems

• Automate reports using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Streamline month-end close processes
• Implement AI-driven forecasting tools

6. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure IFRS compliance for management accounts
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting
• Assist with external audits

Technical Skills

Cost Accounting (standard costing, variance analysis)

Data Analytics (Power BI, SQL, Advanced Excel - Power Query, XLOOKUP)

Soft Skills

• Business Acumen – Linking numbers to operational drivers
• Communication – Presenting complex data simply
• Problem-Solving – Identifying root causes of variances
• Stakeholder Management – Influencing non-finance leaders

Qualifications & Certifications

Mandatory :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance (BCom, CTA)

Preferred :

• CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
• CA(SA) with management accounting experience

Experience Requirements

• Senior : 8+ years (business partnering at executive level)

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