Management Accountant R40K - 45K Per Month

Duties & Responsibilities

ENVIRONMENT : A Germany-based company prioritizing innovation for expansion is in search of a Management Accountant.

The role involves supporting the Financial Executive in maintaining financial system integrity and compliance with regulations, generating timely and precise management information, aiding in data processing for Group companies, and contributing to various key tasks such as budgeting, expenditure analysis, and report preparation.

A BCOM Accounting Degree and CIMA Certification are required with at least 2-3 years Accounting experience in a busy, progressive, and tightly managed business.

It will be advantageous to be able to speak, read and write German.

DUTIES

1. Management Accounting and Reporting: Produce the monthly Management Information Pack. Review and analyse all inputs to the Pack. Provide variance analysis and commentary in support to the Management Information Pack, incorporating notes and updates as directed. Continually adapt and improve management reports as agreed with the Financial Controller. Perform key balance sheet and income statement reconciliation tasks, journal postings, monthly accruals, and provisions. Address any inaccuracies or differences regarding the source data to ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness of all incoming data. Prepare the general ledger asset accounting functions. Business analysis on specified areas including routine matters. Produce ad-hoc management reports. Other ad-hoc duties as prescribed by the Financial Controller to assist in achieving the Finance Department objectives. Participate in the Company's year-end process and production of the Annual Financial Statements e.g., control of year-end cut-offs, ledger balancing, loan account and investment confirmations, account analysis and summaries, asset reporting, and budget variance reporting. Liaise with the auditors as required; and other duties as required by the Financial Controller.
2. Budgets and Planning: Assist the Financial Controller in providing support and advice to the Company in preparing forecasts and budgets within the prescribed timelines. Liaise with management of the subsidiaries and associates on their performance against budget and provide financial advice on budget control and forecast outcomes; and participate in the CAPEX process.
3. Corporate Governance; Risk Management and Company Secretarial: Develop and manage financial systems and policies to ensure compliance with good corporate governance and legislation; and implement risk management and internal controls.
4. General: Formulate and implement processes and perform tasks to ensure overall tax compliance of the Group and Company. Manage daily banking and cash requirements for the Group and Company. Monthly Payroll Administration functions. Provision of back-up support when other finance staff are on leave. Other duties as required by the Financial Controller.

REQUIREMENTS

• BCOM Accounting Degree; CIMA Certification.
• Minimum of 2-3 years Accounting experience in a busy, progressive, and tightly managed business.
• Extensive experience of computerised accounting and reporting systems.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and South African legislation; and highly proficient Microsoft Office user with Advanced Excel skills.
• Advantageous: Read / speak / write German.

Skills and Competencies

• Judgement and Decision-making, Policy development, Analytical skills, Problem Solving.
• Financial reporting, Attention to detail, Report writing.
• Management Skills: Time Management, Task Management, Negotiation skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Communication, Relationship building, Flexibility, Organisational skills, Responsiveness, Stress management.
• Qualifications and Experience: Management accounting, Group consolidated Financial Statements, Corporate reporting, Budget and forecast development.