Senior Management Accountant: Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategy

Placements24; Durban; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career progression

Leadership development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Lead Management Accountant for a Durban-based manufacturing group. The role drives cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support strategic business decisions.

Office-based with a focus on collaboration across finance and operations, you will mentor a team and streamline reporting to deliver actionable insights. A senior leader with strong Excel and ERP skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• A professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or CA(SA) is essential.
• 8+ years of experience in management accounting, with 3+ years in leadership/supervisory roles.
• Experience in budget management, forecasting, and cost accounting in manufacturing.
• Expertise in financial modeling and ERP proficiency.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and maintain managing accounting systems and processes.
• Oversee preparation of detailed management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles.
• Conduct cost analyses, profitability studies, and pricing strategies.
• Provide financial support and business partnering to operations.

Connaissances

Budget management

Forecasting

Cost accounting

Financial modeling

Leadership

Communication

Formation

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

CIMA/ACCA/CA(SA) qualification

Outils

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Lead Management Accountant for a Durban-based manufacturing group. The role drives cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support strategic business decisions.

Office-based with a focus on collaboration across finance and operations, you will mentor a team and streamline reporting to deliver actionable insights. A senior leader with strong Excel and ERP skills is essential.