Strategic Management Accountant (SAP & Costing)

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent manufacturing company in Rustenburg to seek an experienced Management Accountant. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and performance analysis to drive strategic decisions and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Finance/Management Accounting, CMA/CIMA/SAIPA desirable, 4+ years in management accounting, and strong SAP (FI/CO) and Excel skills. Relocation to Rustenburg is required if not local.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management Accounting or Finance is required.
• Professional accounting qualification (CMA/CIMA/SAIPA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in management accounting or similar role.
• Advanced SAP FI/CO proficiency and Excel skills are essential.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Prepare management reports with variance analysis and KPIs.
• Implement and maintain cost accounting systems and methodologies.
• Analyze production costs and profitability to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile discrepancies and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Support internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and filings.
• Collaborate with operations and sales to understand drivers and provide financial support.
• Contribute to financial system improvements and process optimization.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost accounting

KPIs

Variance analysis

Analytical skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Cross-department collaboration

Management accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management Accounting/Finance

Professional accounting qualification CMA/CIMA/SAIPA

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent manufacturing company in Rustenburg to seek an experienced Management Accountant. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and performance analysis to drive strategic decisions and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Finance/Management Accounting, CMA/CIMA/SAIPA desirable, 4+ years in management accounting, and strong SAP (FI/CO) and Excel skills. Relocation to Rustenburg is required if not local.