Senior Management Accountant - Hybrid: Forecasting & Budgeting

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Management Accountant to deliver comprehensive financial insights, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, and drive strategic financial decisions. You will partner with departments to optimize performance and ensure robust controls.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strategic financial planning, and collaboration across teams to support growth and profitability in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• BCom or equivalent in Accounting/Finance; CIMA or CA(SA) preferred.
• 5–7 years of management accounting, financial analysis, or related experience.
• Proficiency in SAP/Oracle and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and SA tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with variance analysis and commentary.
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans with departmental heads.
• Oversee cost accounting, including product costing, inventory valuation, and overhead allocation.
• Improve financial modeling techniques to support planning and strategy.
• Provide financial guidance to operational teams, identifying cost savings and efficiency opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and robust internal controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Forecasting

Education

BCom or equivalent in Accounting/Finance

CIMA or CA(SA) qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Management Accountant to deliver comprehensive financial insights, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, and drive strategic financial decisions. You will partner with departments to optimize performance and ensure robust controls.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strategic financial planning, and collaboration across teams to support growth and profitability in a dynamic business environment.