Management Accountant

SABC; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A major broadcasting organization in South Africa seeks a Management Accountant to develop and maintain efficient financial services. Responsibilities include financial reporting, compliance to IFRS, and managing financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in finance, a relevant diploma or degree, and strong skills in financial analysis and stakeholder communication. This role offers a competitive opportunity to impact the organization's financial strategy and operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in Finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial accounting standards.
• Ability to make rational decisions based on all available information.

Responsibilities

• Optimize financial accounting for maximum efficiency.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Manage trade payables and receivables.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Strategic management

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management

Tools

SAP

Management information systems

Job description

CLOSING DATE: 26 JANUARY 2026

Position

Management Accountant (KwaZulu-Natal)

Division

Group Services: Finance

Reporting Line

Sectional Lead: Finance Manager

Position ID 60017704

Scale Code 402 (Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)

Main Purpose of the Position

To develop, manage, and maintain efficient and effective financial services to the business units that will achieve the current financial strategy through planned and effective processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Development and Implementation of Strategy

• Optimize the function of Financial Accounting to achieve maximum efficiency and service levels to provide accurate and timeous financial information for management to make informed decisions.
• Prepare and review the radio station’s monthly financial report.
• Analyze actual income and expenditure.
• Review reconciliations and take corrective action timeously.
• Coordinate with radio stations to compile annual budget and forward future planning.
• Ensure the processing of financial transactions adheres to SABC’s financial policies and accounting procedures.
• Review and action requests from internal and external auditors.
• Perform ad‑hoc financial investigations.
• Assist, drive, or participate in projects as they occur during the financial year or any ad‑hoc requests from the financial manager.

Business Operational Efficiency

• Process data into the financial system to reflect correct and accurate reports.
• Manage the General Ledger Book.
• Management and Administration of Capex.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register.
• Manage monthly General Ledger Reconciliation and clearing of GL accounts.
• Prepare monthly Creditors Reconciliation.
• Prepare month‑end and ad‑hoc reports.
• Cash Management.
• Authorize Freelance payments.
• Check and approve personal claims.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions.
• Review and approve trade exchange requests.
• Approve sundry payments.
• Ad‑hoc requests from management and clients (internal and external).
• Manage contracts (writers and freelance, etc.).
• Manage Trade Payables and Trade Receivables.
• Settlement of all travel and operational advances.
• Prepare and post monthly provisions and accruals journals.

Governance Risk and Compliance

• All financial transactions to comply with IFRS, legislation, the delegation of Authority framework, and SABC policies and procedures.
• Responsible for overseeing the filing and storage of all financially related documentation.
• Manage risk.
• Provide advice and guidance to stations with finance processes and policies.
• Provide reports on deviations in policies, i.e., payment without contracts.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures of all financial transactions.

Stakeholder Management

• Alert management of any discrepancies.
• Liaise with Stakeholder Management on ad‑hoc finance requests.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and maintain professional standards always.

Inherent/Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management or an equivalent qualification (NQF6/7).

Experience

• At least 6 years’ experience in Finance.

Knowledge

• Business planning and complexity theory.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Financial Management Act and other applicable legislation.
• Knowledge of Government Regulations and IFRS, and financial accounting standards.
• Knowledge of financial and commercial matters with a specific focus on costs, profits, markets, new business opportunities, and activities that will bring the largest return.
• Good judgement to make rational, realistic, and sound decisions based on consideration of all the facts and alternatives available.
• Budget management and forward scenario planning.
• Strategic management.
• Management information systems and SAP.
• Scenario planning and Trend analysis.
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape.
• Project management.

This opportunity is open to all qualifying applicants. In line with our Employment Equity commitments, we encourage persons with disabilities to apply.