Management Accountant: Operations

IS Recruitment; Citrusdal; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading citrus producer in Citrusdal seeks a Management Accountant to support operational units in cost-efficient decisions. This hybrid position requires relevant qualifications and experience in an agricultural setting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and PowerBI. The successful candidate will manage data processes and assist in financial reporting and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Applicable tertiary qualification (e.g. BCom Management Accounting/CIMA) with a continuous learning attitude.
• Relevant and proven experience, preferably within the agricultural environment.
• Advanced numerical and financial capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage data capturing processes and data integrity of various systems.
• Ensure cost allocation accuracy.
• Data modelling & report writing (Jet Reports).
• Conduct financial reporting and analysis.
• Support budgeting processes.

Job description

Overview

Management Accountant: Operational

Area: Citrusdal (Hybrid position)

Salary: +- R70K CTC p.m. (negotiable and depending on experience)

Our client is a producer, packer, and exporter of quality citrus fruit located in the Citrusdal Valley. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Management Accountant to join their passionate and efficient cross-functional team with high regard to leadership, empowerment and trust.

Reporting to the Financial Manager, this is a service role supporting the operational units to make informed cost-efficient decisions and provide transparency of farming operational cost. The pursuit of international best practice will contribute to financial stability of farming operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of data capturing processes and data integrity of various systems
• Ensure cost allocation accuracy
• Data modelling & report writing (Jet Reports)
• Management Reporting and analysis including but not limited to:
• Financial Reporting
• Operations divisional reporting
• Project reporting
• Costing and modeling of projects
• Analyzing key performance indicators within the production operations
• Inventory management
• Support with budgeting processes
• Investigate and report on budget variances
• Audit support

Essential Requirements

• Applicable tertiary qualification (e.g. BCom Management Accounting/CIMA), with continuous learning attitude
• Relevant and proven experience, preferably within agricultural environment
• Advanced numerical and financial capability
• Aptitude to manage large quantity of data and variables
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills with practical flair
• Experience in Microsoft products, specifically Dynamics 365 Business Central, PowerBI and advanced Excel will be in the candidate’s favor.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, with emphasis on EQ and influence
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness and ability to work and prosper within a team environment
• Self-motivated, driven, resilient and humble