Senior Management Accountant

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Management Accountant in South Africa. The candidate will handle the full finance function including month-end processes, budget preparation, and compliance with IFRS. A Chartered accountant or qualified BCom/CIMA with significant experience is required, ideally with manufacturing knowledge. This role provides exposure to crucial financial operations and analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years experience for Chartered accountants or 4-5 years for BCom/CIMA.
• Experience in Manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS & Tax is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full Finance Function.
• Process month end JNLs.
• Perform month end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyse P&L, comparing to budget & prior year.
• Assist departments with queries.
• Submit month end results.
• Ensure transactions follow IFRS.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare the full budget for the following year.

Skills

Qualified Chartered accountant

Sound knowledge of IFRS

Experience in Manufacturing

Analytical skills

Education

BCom Accounting / CIMA qualification

Job description

About the job Senior Management Accountant

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Chartered accountant with minimum 1 2 years experience OR
• BCom Accounting / CIMA qualification with 4 - 5 years experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing would be preferred but is not a must.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS & Tax.

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for the full Finance Function
• Processing month end JNLs.
• Performing month end Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyse P&L, comparing to budget & prior year for any discrepancies.
• Assist various departments with any queries.
• Be willing to go into the factory on occasions to understand the issues at hand.
• Submit month end results and answer any head office queries.
• Ensure all transactions are in accordance with IFRS.
• Perform month end revaluation of stock from standard cost to actual.
• Assist sales in determining the cost of new stock items.
• Analyse value add / GP %s of items sold to determine where price increases are needed.
• Do machine rates updates.
• Monitor operating working capital of the company through:
• Inventory: Monitor slow moving / aged stock.
• Receivables: Work closely with ACR controller to drive down overdues.
• Payables: Work closely with ACP controllers to pay as late as possible.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Attend year end stock count.
• Prepare the full budget for the following year.
• Clear Internal audit recommendations.