Management Accountant

Talent Genie; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Management Accountant in Cape Town. This role involves overseeing financial operations, including budgeting and tax management, and requires a BCom degree with completed articles. The candidate must have strong reconciliation skills, proficiency in SAGE Evolution, and a minimum of 5 years post-articles experience. Salary is competitive with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-articles experience.
• Strong technical financial knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform all processing in SAGE Evolution accurately and timely.
• Conduct month-end procedures and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and annual accruals, and reviews.
• Complete VAT reconciliations and submissions.
• Manage detailed stock processing and transactions.
• Assist with external and SARS audit preparations.
• Draft annual financial statements and management reports.
• Support stock takes and analyze financial results.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Strong reconciliation skills

Excellent communication skills

Organized with attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Self-starter

Fluent in English

Education

BCom degree with completed articles

Tools

SAGE Evolution

Pastel Evolution

Job description

Overview

Reference
Management Accountan

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
08 November 2024

Our client is looking for a skilled Management Accountant to oversee financial operations, including budgeting, tax management, and internal audits. This role involves providing analytical support to senior management through cost and revenue analysis, ensuring the financial integrity of all operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all processing in SAGE Evolution accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conduct month-end procedures, ensuring all reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement items.
• Prepare monthly and annual accruals, insurance reviews, and schedules.
• Complete VAT reconciliations, submissions, and payments, along with tax calculations and submissions to SARS.
• Manage detailed stock processing, transactions, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance and accuracy in financial transactions, reporting, and operational reports.
• Assist with external and SARS audit preparations, as well as annual budget processes.
• Draft annual financial statements and prepare monthly management reports, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Support stock takes and analyze financial results on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Maintain organized files and supporting documents, and identify opportunities for system and process improvements.

Key Skills:

• High proficiency in Excel and advanced computer literacy.
• Strong reconciliation skills and technical financial knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage volume, stress, and meet strict deadlines.
• Self-starter with adaptability and a proactive approach.
• Minimum of 5 years post-articles experience.
• Proficiency in Pastel Evolution and Payroll (preferred).
• Previous experience in retail finance is advantageous.
• Fluent in English with strong leadership and people management skills.

Qualifications:

• BCom degree with completed articles.