Management Accountant / Data Analyst

Communicate Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Stellenbosch seeks a qualified management accountant to execute monthly accounting close processes, maintain general ledgers, and support financial analyses in the agriculture sector. Ideal candidates should possess a BCom degree in Finance or Agricultural Economics and have strong financial modelling skills. Experience with reporting tools like Power BI is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounting, financial analysis, or data analytics.
• Exposure to agricultural or food production sectors is advantageous.
• Ability to analyse large datasets and translate findings into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly accounting close processes for multiple entities and currencies.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledgers, including journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare VAT returns and support other statutory filings.
• Support accounts payable during busy periods, including invoice processing.
• Assist with customer collections and aged receivables management.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Data analytics

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Cost control

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Education

BCom degree in Finance or Agricultural Economics

CIMA qualification

Job description

Overview

Execute monthly accounting close processes for multiple entities and currencies. Maintain and reconcile general ledgers, including journal entries, accruals, and inter-company transactions. Manage fixed asset registers and prepare depreciation schedules. Prepare VAT returns and support other statutory filings. Ensure data accuracy and completeness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review key reconciliations, including bank, suspense, and prepayment accounts
• Support the Accounts Payable function during busy periods, including invoice processing and supplier payments
• Assist with billing processes, customer collections, and aged receivables management
• Contribute to process improvements and document financial procedures
• Support preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and audit processes

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in management accounting, financial analysis, or data analytics
• Exposure to the agricultural, FMCG, or food production sector will be an advantage
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and cost control
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting tools such as Power BI or similar platforms highly desirable
• Ability to analyse large datasets and translate findings into actionable insights

Qualifications

• Completed BCom degree in Finance or Agricultural Economics
• CIMA qualification beneficial