Management Accountant - Contract Position

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 344,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate or daily rate

Fully remote work

Contract extension potential

Online collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Management Accountant for a contract role that can be performed remotely in South Africa. You will support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting, delivering accurate financial insights for decision-making.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Management Accounting, 4+ years in management accounting, proficiency with Xero or Sage and advanced Excel, and strong remote collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Management Accounting.
• Professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA) preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in management accounting or related field.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting techniques.
• Proficiency in Xero, Sage and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration.
• Legal right to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances.
• Prepare management reports, financial statements, and dashboards.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data for decision-making.
• Collaborate with operational managers to understand business drivers.
• Assist with inventory valuation and control processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of management accounting processes.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Remote collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Management Accounting

CIMA/ACCA preferred

Tools

Xero

Sage

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic retail group, is looking for a skilled Management Accountant to join their team on a contract basis. This role can be performed entirely remotely, offering significant flexibility for the successful candidate. The Management Accountant will play a vital role in providing financial insights and support for strategic decision-making. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and contributing to management reporting. We seek an individual with a strong analytical mindset, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to deliver accurate financial information in a timely manner. This contract position is ideal for a seasoned professional looking for a challenging engagement with a well-established organization. The role will require close collaboration with various departments, necessitating strong communication skills, even in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying and explaining variances.
• Prepare management reports, financial statements, and performance dashboards.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data used for decision-making.
• Collaborate with operational managers to understand business drivers and provide financial guidance.
• Assist with inventory valuation and control processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of management accounting processes.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Management Accounting.
• Professional qualification (e.g., "CIMA, ACCA") is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in management accounting or a related field.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., "Xero, Sage") and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Must have the legal right to work in **South Africa**.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly or daily rate.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to gain experience with a leading retail company.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance.
• Access to online collaboration tools and support.