Senior Management Accountant

Recruitment Matters; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa seeks a Senior Management Accountant to lead financial analysis and reporting. The role involves overseeing key financial departments, preparing accounts, and driving profitability improvements. Ideal candidates will hold relevant degrees and possess substantial experience in finance roles within service industries.

Qualifications

• Qualified with BCom and additional honours or professional certification.
• 5+ years in senior finance roles within retail or service sectors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Payroll Departments.
• Conduct budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Fluent in English

Advanced MS Office proficiency

Integrative thinking

Advanced financial acumen

Advanced systems acumen

Performance and deadline driven

Customer focused

Planning and organising

Promoted collaboration and stakeholder engagement

Leads team to implement and manage change

Education

BCom or similar finance/accounting degree

Honours in accounting or management accounting qualification

Professional certification with authorising body (CIMA, CA, SAIPA)

Minimum of 5 years experience in a Senior Finance role

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Management Accountant who will spearhead the analysis of critical financial information.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Oversee the Accounts Receivable Department.
• Oversee the Payroll Department.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Cost analysis.
• Drive recommendations to improve profitability.
• Preparation of financial reports.
• Collaborate with other key departments.

Skills:

• Fluent in english - additional SA languages would be advantageous.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency.
• Integrative thinking.
• Advanced financial acumen.
• Advanced systems acumen.
• Performance and deadline driven.
• Customer focused.
• Planning and organising.
• Promoted collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Leads team to implement and manage change.

Qualifications:

• BCom or similar finance/accounting degree.
• Honours in accounting or management accounting qualification.
• Professional certification with authorising body (CIMA, CA, SAIPA.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Senior Finance role within a retail/franchise or service industry