Management Accountant

Communicate Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a skilled FP&A professional in Randburg, South Africa. The role focuses on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and reporting to drive operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include analysing performance, preparing monthly reports, and supporting strategic initiatives with financial insights. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential, with 3–5 years in related fields.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in financial accounting or management accounting
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience (SAP)

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Analyse operational performance and prepare monthly packs.
• Monitor capital expenditure and drive cost efficiencies.
• Provide stakeholder insights and support strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Commercial acumen

Communication & stakeholder management

Deadline-driven

Education

BCom Finance, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and management reporting. Duties will include analysing operational performance, preparing monthly reports and financial packs, conducting revenue and cost analysis, monitoring capital expenditure, supporting month-end processes, and identifying opportunities to improve financial and operational efficiencies. The role will also involve stakeholder engagement, supplier and contract reviews, compliance reporting, and supporting strategic initiatives through meaningful financial insights.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ of financial accounting or management accounting experience
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical ability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment

Qualification:

• BCom Finance, CIMA, or equivalent finance-related qualification is essential