Management Accountant

The Legends Agency; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading influencer marketing agency in Cape Town is seeking a Management Accountant to shape financial insights and support strategic decisions. The role requires over 3 years of experience in financial analysis and management accounting within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Join a team committed to innovation and impact while working hybrid (3 days in office). Salary: R30,000 negotiable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in financial analysis, management accounting, or FP&A.
• Strong financial reporting and Excel/data manipulation skills.
• Confident communicator able to present financial insights to non-finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyse weekly commercial reports for internal stakeholders.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across departments.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to provide clear, data‑driven financial insights.

Skills

Financial analysis

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Excel/data manipulation

Communication skills

Job description

About the job

Management Accountant

Join a global leader in influencer marketing and shape the future of financial insight in media.

Cape Town (Hybrid, 3 days in office) | R30 000 negotiable

About Our Client

Our client is a pioneering influencer marketing agency operating at the cutting edge of data, creativity, and technology. With a global presence and official partnerships with TikTok and Meta, they deliver impactful campaigns for some of the world's biggest brands, including Google, Amazon, and Coca-Cola. Built on a mission to champion True Human Influence, this company offers a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where talent thrives and innovation leads.

The Role: Management Accountant

This is a key role in a high‑growth, data‑driven business where finance meets strategy. As Management Accountant, you’ll support the FP&A Director with weekly commercial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and deep data analysis. Your insights will directly influence business decisions, helping the company scale and stay ahead in a competitive, creative industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a management accounting or commercial finance role
• Compile and analyse weekly commercial reports for internal stakeholders
• Monitor and track revenue, cost of sales, and gross margins
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across departments
• Partner with the FP&A Director to shape financial strategy
• Collaborate with teams across the business to provide clear, data‑driven financial insights
• Maintain high standards of accuracy in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment

About You

• 3+ years’ experience in financial analysis, management accounting, or FP&A
• Strong financial reporting and Excel/data manipulation skills
• Confident communicator able to present financial insights to non‑finance teams
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks under pressure
• Commercially savvy with a strategic mindset
• Experience working with CRM and accounting systems (desirable)
• Comfortable in a hybrid environment (3 days in‑office required)