Management Accountant (Temp)

Network Contracting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the insurance sector is urgently seeking a skilled Management Accountant for a 3-month contract. This role is crucial for providing comprehensive reporting and analysis for a specific business unit. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Accounting Degree and 1 to 3 years of relevant experience. You'll be responsible for ensuring cost containment, compliance with governance standards, and delivering timely reports on operations and performance. If you're ready to hit the ground running and make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Accounting Degree or equivalent is non-negotiable.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly statutory, regulatory, and management reporting.
• Analyze data to determine the cost of business activities.
• Ensure compliance with governance and compliance standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Ownership

Accountability

Education

Bachelor of Accounting Degree

Job description

Job Title: Management Accountant (3-Month Contract)

This company, specializing in insurance, is urgently seeking a talented candidate to fill their recently vacated Management Accountant role for a 3-month period. The role involves providing monthly statutory, regulatory, and management reporting for a specific C&I business unit.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cost Containment: Demonstrate cost consciousness and awareness of personal contribution to costs and productivity.
2. Identify and escalate potential risks that may lead to increased costs.
3. Risk and Compliance: Comply with and adhere to governance and compliance standards; escalate issues for investigation and resolution.
4. Provide timely reports on operations, performance, and audit findings.
5. Report on transactional activity progression.
6. Conduct business information analysis.
7. Collect and analyze data to determine the cost of business activities and report findings.
8. Analyze monthly budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.

Extensive experience is essential, as the successful candidate will be required to "hit the ground running".

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Accounting Degree or equivalent (non-negotiable).

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles.

Skills Required:

• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ownership and accountability.

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