Management Accountant

Talent Shore; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee the preparation of monthly P&L and manage the accounts payable function. The ideal candidate must be skilled in reconciliation, familiar with large data sets, and possess advanced Excel capabilities. You will also assist in budgeting, auditing, and compliance with VAT regulations. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will collaborate with various stakeholders and senior management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in preparing accurate management accounts.
• Strong reconciliation skills with large data sets.
• Comfortable liaising with stakeholders and senior management.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly P&L and investigate variances.
• Manage the accounts payable function.
• Process staff expenses.
• Conduct bank reconciliations including credit cards.
• Maintain balance sheet control accounts.
• Assist in developing budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate to produce monthly reports.
• Prepare and submit VAT/HST/GST returns.
• Assist with annual audit and year-end close.
• Help in producing statutory accounts.

Skills

Management accounts preparation

Reconciliation skills

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Job description

Management Accountant

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing monthly P&L and identifying/investigating variances.
• The accounts payable function.
• Collate and process staff expenses.
• Bank reconciliations (including credit cards).
• Maintain balance sheet control accounts, including accruals and prepayments.
• Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with internal departments to produce monthly reports.
• Prepare and submit UK and International VAT/HST/GST returns.
• Assist with the annual audit and year-end close.
• Assist in the production of statutory accounts.

Requirements

• Previous experience in preparing accurate and timely management accounts.
• Strong reconciliation skills and dealing with large data sets.
• Comfortable liaising with internal/external stakeholders and senior management.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficient with accounting packages.
• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.