Management Accounts Manager

Durpro Workforce Solutions; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Durpro Workforce Solutions is sourcing a Management Accounts Manager for a leading steel manufacturer based in Cato Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires extensive experience in management accounting within manufacturing and leading teams, with proficiency in SAP S4/HANA and IFRS.

The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and the full finance function for Southern entities, driving process improvements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support strategic

Qualifications

• CA(SA) with articles completed.
• CIMA qualification adds advantage.
• 5–7 years in a manufacturing environment as a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Proven ability to manage teams and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA.

Responsibilities

• MIS: board packs, budgets, daily/Group reports.
• Analyze yield, variances, and KPIs for plant performance.
• Lead a team of Management Accountants and ensure timely reporting.
• Budgeting, long-term forecasting and annual budget.
• Manage the full finance function for Southern entities (Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia).
• Streamline processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, journals, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for financial strategy and inputs.
• Oversee internal and external audits.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP S/4HANA

Advanced Excel

Education

CA(SA) with articles

CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Our client, a leader in the steel manufacturing industry is seeking a highly experienced Management Accounts Manager to join their team based in Cato Ridge.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• CA (SA) with big articles


• CIMA qualification added advantage


• Proven experience of at least 5-7 years in a manufacturing environment as a Management Accountant or in a similar financial role.


• Proven ability to manage teams, build relationships, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, influence others, and lead initiatives


• The ability to work with SAP S4 Hana.


• Good understanding of Accounting standards (IFRS) and tax legislations.


• Advance level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is a MUST

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

• MIS – all performance related analysis including Board Pack, Budgets, Daily reports sent to operations, and all Group reports as required.


• Analyse and comment on all yield, variances and performance KPI’s for the plant as required by the business to communicate the performance of the plant daily.


• Manage the team of Management Accountants, as required by their KPI’s, which include inter alia:
  o Preparation and timely reporting of various management reports
  o Analysis of Company performance, books of accounts and highlighting control gaps, if any,
  o Identifying and report on areas of improvement in terms of processes, book keeping.


• Budgeting (Long term forecasting & Annual Budget) Budgetary Control


• Managing the full finance function of the Southern entities (Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia) and supporting the respective Business Head


• Streamline processes to enhance accuracy and optimize efficiency.


• Liaise with managerial staff and colleagues in order for a smooth and timely availability of inputs required for management reports.


• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.


• Provide a detailed analysis of performance of the business as required by the business including detailed review of management accounts pack and all related reporting.


• Analyze inventory report and report on risk areas and identified deficiencies.


• Conduct a detailed financial analysis, cost assessments and variance analysis to identify opportunities for operational improvement and enhanced profitability.
  
• Supervise direct reportee’s and ensure timely and accurate inputs are available from them.


• Manage the preparation of annual budgets, long-term financial plans and financial projections.


• Manage the internal and external audits.


• Budgeting (Annual Budget and rolling forecast) and Budgetary control.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts that align with the company’s objectives


• Monitor and maintain compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and relevant laws.


• Managing the full finance function of the Southern Entities (Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia) and supporting the respective Business Head.


• Review of manufacturing PIP projects and finance representative at PIP meetings.


• Manage all ITAC and all related assignments required from Finance.


• Review of Tax and VAT computations and returns.


• Bank signatory and related responsibilities


• Adhoc projects as assigned


• Ability to work in a team.


• Good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to properly interpret, apply and make decisions in accordance with the relevant policies.


• High integrity and judgement.


• An ability to generate trust and build alliances with co-workers.


• Ability to work well with the management team.


• Adapt in developing and maintaining relationship with all stakeholders


• Go-getter approach


• Fluent in written and spoken English