Management Accountant

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career development

Stable work environment

Strategic impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Management Accountant to join our finance team in Richards Bay. You will drive business performance through insightful financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, partnering with operational managers to improve profitability and support strategic decisions.

The role is office-based with direct stakeholder interaction and a strong impact on the company's financial health.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts aligned with strategic goals.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare management reports including variance analysis and KPIs.
• Implement cost accounting systems and controls.
• Support operational decision-making with financial modeling.
• Contribute to process improvements in finance and operations.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgets forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA(SA) / CIMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a strategic Management Accountant to join their established finance team based in Richards Bay . This role is crucial for driving business performance through insightful financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. You will work closely with operational managers to understand cost drivers, improve profitability, and support strategic decision-making. This is an office-based position offering direct interaction with key stakeholders and a tangible impact on the company's financial health. The successful candidate will be instrumental in translating financial data into actionable business intelligence, fostering a culture of financial accountability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Analyze financial performance, identify key trends, and provide management with actionable insights.
• Prepare management reports, including variance analysis, profitability reports, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Implement and maintain cost accounting systems and controls.
• Support operational decision-making by providing financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance and operational departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA) is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles , budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems .
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the company.
• A stable and supportive work environment in Richards Bay .
• Direct contribution to strategic business planning and decision-making.