Senior Management Accountant (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join a fully remote finance team. You will develop sophisticated financial models, provide strategic insights, and support growth across the organization from your location.

The role requires 6+ years in management accounting or FP&A, a degree in Accounting or Finance (CIMA/CA(SA) preferred), advanced Excel, and strong presentation skills to senior leadership. Heavily remote with opportunities to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in management accounting, financial analysis, or FP&A.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes with variance explanations.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare management reports highlighting KPIs and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses into profitability, cost drivers, and market trends.
• Collaborate with department heads to drive financial discipline and performance.
• Oversee and mentor junior finance team members remotely.

Skills

Financial analysis

Management accounting

Data visualization

FP&A

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CIMA or CA(SA) qualification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an experienced and self-driven Senior Management Accountant to join their fully remote finance team. This position is crucial for providing strategic financial insights, driving performance management, and supporting business growth across the organization. You will be responsible for developing sophisticated financial models, conducting in-depth analyses, and presenting findings to senior leadership, all while working from the convenience of your own location. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to make a substantial impact on business strategy in a remote-first culture that values collaboration, expertise, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, providing insightful analysis and variance explanations.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Prepare comprehensive management reports, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis into profitability, cost drivers, and market trends to identify actionable insights.
• Collaborate closely with department heads and business leaders to drive financial discipline and performance.
• Oversee and mentor junior members of the finance team remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CIMA or CA(SA) qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in management accounting, financial analysis, or FP&A.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel , financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and professional development allowance.
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy in a dynamic, growing company.