Strategic Management Accountant: Path to Finance Manager

Outsidecapital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An international enterprise located in South Africa is seeking a sharp analytical Management Accountant. This pivotal role involves driving financial excellence and operational cost control. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a clear growth path toward a Finance Manager role and requires collaboration across various teams while ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven experience in management or cost accounting.
• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced functions and financial modelling.
• Professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or CA(SA).
• Prior experience within the mining, metals or manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present comprehensive monthly management accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and proactive cost control initiatives.
• Oversee and report on operational and capital expenditures.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Foster collaborative relationships with operations and finance teams.
• Support audit preparations and statutory reporting processes.
• Drive improvement of financial systems and reporting tools.

Skills

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

QuickBooks

Accounting

IFRS

Asset Management

Business Management

Cash Management

Sage

Microsoft Excel

E-Commerce

Systems Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

An international enterprise located in South Africa is seeking a sharp analytical Management Accountant. This pivotal role involves driving financial excellence and operational cost control. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a clear growth path toward a Finance Manager role and requires collaboration across various teams while ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.