Senior Management Accountant

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Medical aid benefits

Pension fund

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Management Accountant for its manufacturing client in Klerksdorp. The role emphasizes robust management accounting, financial analysis, and strategic reporting to drive business decisions and profitability.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of management accounting experience in a manufacturing setting, with strong costing, budgeting, and modelling skills, plus proficiency in Pastel or SAP and Excel. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CMA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Pastel, SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Must reside in or be willing to commute to Klerksdorp.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis, product costing, and variance reporting to identify efficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to departmental managers and senior leadership.
• Support the annual budgeting process, collaborating with stakeholders across the business.
• Analyze financial data to assess profitability, cash flow, and operational performance.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of effective internal controls.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as required by management.
• Mentor junior members of the finance team, fostering their professional development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

ACCA/CIMA/CMA desirable

Tools

Pastel

SAP

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading entity in the manufacturing sector, is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Management Accountant to join their team in Klerksdorp . This role is pivotal in driving strategic financial decisions through robust management accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing critical insights into the company's operational performance, profitability, and cost management. You will work closely with various departments to ensure financial objectives are met and contribute to the overall strategic planning and financial health of the organization. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity within a dynamic business environment, with a hybrid work arrangement that balances office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis, product costing, and variance reporting to identify efficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to departmental managers and senior leadership.
• Support the annual budgeting process, collaborating with stakeholders across the business.
• Analyze financial data to assess profitability, cash flow, and operational performance.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of effective internal controls.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as required by management.
• Mentor junior members of the finance team, fostering their professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CMA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Pastel, SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Must reside in or be willing to commute to Klerksdorp .

Benefits

Our client provides a competitive salary, performance incentives, comprehensive medical aid benefits, a pension fund, and significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

The role includes a hybrid working model, offering a blend of office-based work in Klerksdorp and remote flexibility.