Strategic Management Accountant | Budgets, Forecasts & KPIs

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical aid

Pension fund benefits

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Exposure to strategic financial FA

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team in Kimberley. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting processes, delivering insights to support strategic decisions and growth.

The role emphasizes developing KPIs, conducting in-depth analyses, and guiding multiple business units while improving reporting efficiency in a stable office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required with professional qualifications preferred (CIMA/CA).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong grasp of budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track business performance.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial guidance to various business units.
• Improve financial reporting processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem‑solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CIMA or CA(SA) preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team in Kimberley. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting processes, delivering insights to support strategic decisions and growth.

The role emphasizes developing KPIs, conducting in-depth analyses, and guiding multiple business units while improving reporting efficiency in a stable office environment.