Senior Management Accountant

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical aid

Pension fund benefits

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Exposure to strategic financial FA

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team in Kimberley. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting processes, delivering insights to support strategic decisions and growth.

The role emphasizes developing KPIs, conducting in-depth analyses, and guiding multiple business units while improving reporting efficiency in a stable office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required with professional qualifications preferred (CIMA/CA).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong grasp of budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track business performance.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial guidance to various business units.
• Improve financial reporting processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem‑solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CIMA or CA(SA) preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team in Kimberley . This role is essential for driving financial performance and providing strategic insights to support business growth. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting on key performance indicators. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to financial strategy and decision-making within a growing organization, working in a stable and established office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts, highlighting key variances and business drivers.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track business performance.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
• Provide financial guidance and support to various business units.
• Improve financial processes and reporting systems for greater efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Professional qualification such as CIMA or CA(SA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding environment and meet deadlines in Kimberley.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and professional work environment in Kimberley.
• Exposure to strategic financial planning and analysis.