Management Accountant

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm based in Johannesburg is looking for a Management Accountant to manage financial records, prepare management accounts and VAT returns. The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant with strong financial reporting skills and advanced Excel proficiency. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with teams and contribute to financial analysis for leadership decision-making.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CA(SA) or CIMA), or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and internal controls.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts per group reporting timetable.
• Compile monthly operational KPI data book.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and control accounts.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (CA(SA) or CIMA)

Tools

Access Dimensions

Practice Engine

Job description

Management Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Johannesburg

Description

As a Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining the financial records of HW Fisher itself. Working closely with the internal finance team based in the UK, you will be responsible for the preparation of management accounts, statutory accounts and VAT returns, as well as providing insightful financial analysis to support the firm’s leadership in decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is keen to contribute to the financial health of a respected professional services firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts in accordance with the group reporting timetable
• Compilation of monthly operational KPI data book
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, control accounts, and balance sheet items.
• Process and review internal financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and staff expenses.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory filings.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure financial information is accurate and up to date.
• Support the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and other tax compliance requirements.
• Provide ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as required by senior management.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following:

• Be a qualified accountant (CA(SA)) or CIMA, or have equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, management accounting, and internal controls.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting and practice management software. In particular, this role will work closely with Access Dimensions (accounting system) and Practice Engine (practice management system)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines.