Management Accountant Mr Price Home

Mr Price Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Price Group in Durban seeks a Management Accountant to drive forecasting and analysis of management accounts, delivering high-quality financial insights to support business growth. The role involves preparing monthly forecasts, reporting packs, and budget work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include liaising with auditors, conducting financial analysis, and providing accurate management accounts and ad hoc finance support.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered CA(SA).
• 2-3 years' post-articles experience is advantageous.
• Exposure to Retail and FMCG industries during or post articles is advantageous but not essential.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and updating monthly financial forecasts.
• Conducting financial analysis.
• Preparing half-year and year-end reporting packs.
• Liaising with auditors during key reporting periods.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and strategy packs.
• Preparing monthly management accounts.
• Performing financial forecasting and report writing.
• Assisting with ad hoc projects where Finance input is required.

Skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

CA(SA) qualified

2-3 years post-articles experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Management Accountant leads the forecasting and analysis of management accounts, delivering high-quality financial insights to support business growth

Responsibilities

• Preparing and updating monthly financial forecasts


• Conducting financial analysis


• Preparing half-year and year-end reporting packs


• Liaising with auditors during key reporting periods


• Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and strategy packs


• Preparing monthly management accounts


• Performing financial forecasting and report writing


• Assisting with ad hoc projects where Finance input is required

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered CA(SA)


• 2-3 years' post-articles experience is advantageous


• Exposure to the Retail and FMCG industries during or post articles is advantageous but not essential


• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel

Attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take initiative


• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across functions


• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment


• Strong deadline orientation with the ability to prioritise effectively


• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail


• Displays strong learning agility and leadership potential, with the ability to progress from entry-level to senior leadership over time


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills


• Effective stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interact confidently across the wider business

Mr Price is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity