Remote Management Accountant

Placements24; Randfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work model

Home office allowance

Annual bonus potential

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an experienced Management Accountant for a remote-first, international technology firm. You will deliver detailed management accounts, variance analyses, budgeting, and financial modeling within a global virtual team.

Candidates should have a CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA or similar, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 6+ years in management accounting, and strong Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP Business One).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Proven experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP Business One) is essential.
• Strong understanding of business processes and KPIs.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
• High level of self-discipline, organization, and time management skills to succeed in a remote setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with a global team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and interpret complex financial information for operational and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare detailed monthly management accounts, variance analyses, and performance reports.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with department heads across different time zones.
• Implement and maintain robust financial models to support business planning and performance tracking.
• Analyze profitability by product, service line, and customer segment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function, leveraging technology and automation.
• Manage the financial aspects of key projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and efficiency.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by senior management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Remote teamwork

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

NetSuite

SAP Business One

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly expanding international technology firm that operates on a remote-first model. We are actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Management Accountant to join their virtual team. This role is entirely remote, offering unparalleled flexibility to professionals across South Africa. The Management Accountant will play a critical role in providing insightful financial analysis and management information to support strategic decision-making at all levels of the organization. The position requires a proactive individual with a strong understanding of management accounting principles, excellent analytical capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a virtual, fast-paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company without geographical constraints, based from your home office, ideally within a few hours of our client's operational hub near Rustenburg .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and interpret complex financial information for operational and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare detailed monthly management accounts, variance analyses, and performance reports.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with department heads across different time zones.
• Implement and maintain robust financial models to support business planning and performance tracking.
• Analyze profitability by product, service line, and customer segment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function, leveraging technology and automation.
• Manage the financial aspects of key projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and efficiency.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Proven experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP Business One) is essential.
• Strong understanding of business processes and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
• High level of self-discipline, organization, and time management skills to succeed in a remote setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with a global team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package for remote employees.
• Flexibility of a fully remote work environment.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and expenses.
• Opportunities for significant professional growth and exposure to international markets.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits tailored for remote workers.
• Contribution to a retirement savings plan.
• Access to online learning and development platforms.
• Annual bonus potential based on individual and company performance.