MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (MANUFACTURING) - R 720k pa - NORTHERN SUBURBS, CAPE TOWN

Do More Group; Elsiesriver; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 828,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to oversee the full accounting function. This exciting role involves managing a finance team, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, and preparing financial statements. The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounting, preferably within the manufacturing industry, and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar is essential.
• Experience as a management accountant in a factory/manufacturing group.
• Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Ultimate responsibility for the full accounting function.
• Management of the finance team.
• Preparation of annual financial statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CIMA certification

Tools

Sage Evolution

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Job description

Job Description
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (MANUFACTURING) - R 720k pa - NORTHERN SUBURBS, CAPE TOWN

Exciting opportunity available for a top Management Accountant to flex their factory / manufacturing industry experience and showcase their knowledge of BOMs, costings etc

ROLE:

• Ultimate responsibility for the full accounting function
• Regulation and administration of all existing and future projects
• Ensuring Stock Control measures are in place and adhered to
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Managing budgets and forecasts
• Treasury function
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
• Supervising and coordinating support staff for financial activities
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Providing accurate financial reports and interpreting financial information with specific deadlines.
• Preparation of annual financial statements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management of the finance team
• Responsibility for the day-to-day financial functioning of companies, including maintenance of the respective general ledgers
• Ensuring Stock Control measures are in place and adhered to
• Completion of statutory reports for VAT, income tax and PAYE
• Assist with and involvement in the interim and annual audit process
• Assist with ad hoc group projects for integration of new businesses
• Prepare accurate financial and regulatory reports, Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flows as required by management, law and the Board of Directors.
• Develop and analyse information to assess the current and future financial status by way of the budgetary and forecasting procedures.
• Safe custody and control of assets, financial records, load collateral and securities.
• Evaluate data pertaining to cost in order to plan budgets.
• Evaluate financial reporting methods, accounting and collection procedures and treasury activities.
• Treasury function and review of collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding debtors' balances also predict future costs trends.
• Manage the cash flow for an organization by supervising balance sheets, income statements and the cost and revenue reports
• Provide support, reports and business solutions to business units by analysing actual current performance vs budget & prior year vs budget.
• Budgetary decisions and planning.
• Manage the quarterly forecasting processes.
• Ensure legal regulations are adhered to.
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses and reports as required.
• Fixed asset management and control of working capital.
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Preparation of annual financial statements and coordinating the audit process by liaising with auditors.
• Liaising with bank and other financial institutes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar is essential
• Certified management accountant (CIMA) advantageous
• Experience as a management accountant in a factory / manufacturing group
• Working knowledge of Sage Evolution is essential
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• In depth understanding and experience with Power BI will be a distinct advantage
• Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Superb organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities