Remote Management Accountant

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical aid

Pension fund

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled remote Management Accountant for a rapidly growing international business. You will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, leading budgeting and forecasting cycles, and developing financial models to guide strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in accounting/finance with professional qualifications (ACCA/CIMA/CA(SA) preferred), 5+ years in management accounting, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required or equiv; professional qualification preferred (ACCA/CIMA/CA(SA)).
• 5+ years in management accounting, financial analysis, or related role.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel; experience with ERP systems and BI tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality results remotely.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in process improvement and automation of financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain management accounting processes.
• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles with department heads.
• Develop and maintain financial models for strategic planning.
• Monitor KPIs and report performance to senior management.
• Conduct profitability and cost-benefit analyses; perform ad-hoc investigations.
• Support internal controls related to management accounting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
• Mentor junior finance team members in a remote setting.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA/CA(SA) preferred

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing international company, is seeking a skilled and proactive Remote Management Accountant to join their finance department. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home office. You will be responsible for providing crucial management accounting information, financial analysis, and strategic insights to support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and financial modeling. If you are a self-motivated accountant with a passion for driving business performance and thrive in a remote work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust management accounting systems and processes.
• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts, including variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycles, working closely with various department heads to ensure accurate financial projections.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular reports on business performance to senior management.
• Conduct profitability analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and other ad-hoc financial investigations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal controls related to management accounting functions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and reporting capabilities.
• Manage and mentor junior members of the finance team in a remote setting, fostering a collaborative spirit.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CA(SA) is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in management accounting, financial analysis, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of management accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel is essential, along with experience in ERP systems and BI tools.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and deliver high-quality results in a remote setting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Experience in process improvement and automation of financial reporting.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance. Our client provides a competitive salary, potential for performance-based bonuses, comprehensive medical aid benefits, a generous pension fund, ample paid time off, and significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing global organization.