Management Accountant jobs in South Africa

Position : Management Accountant

Reporting to : Plant Financial Controller

General Job Description :

This position supports the accountant in completing basic bookkeeping, clerical, and accounting tasks for the company. It also supports the accounting team with various tasks and projects.

Role & Responsibilities :

• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions and reporting.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Analyze variances and provide timely reports to stakeholders.
• Prepare and publish monthly financial statements promptly.
• Manage product costing and product profitability reporting.
• Manage plant productivity initiatives from a controlling perspective.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls.
• Participate in month-end closing and reporting.
• Oversee financial management of capital projects.
• Provide financial support to other departments to assist in achieving goals.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and analysis as required, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and regulatory standards.
• Carry out other assignments and projects as directed by the Financial Controller.

Education & Experience :

• Minimum 3-year tertiary education in finance with at least 5 years’ experience as a management accountant in a manufacturing industry, producing monthly management reports.
• Experience working with financial accounting software (preferably MAPICS, SAP, or similar).
• Values transparency, honesty, and demonstrates high conscientiousness.
• Strong understanding of P&L and Balance Sheet, including accruals, prepayments, accrued income, and deferred income.
• Strong Excel skills (financial accounting functions); familiarity with SOX, HFM, and Power BI is a plus.
• Proficient in English communication.
• Problem-solving skills are essential.

Core Competencies :

Strategy – Ability to think and act strategically.

• Lead and act in accordance with the company’s strategy and values.
• Demonstrate strategic problem-solving, good decision-making, and sound judgment.
• Exhibit sound business and technical acumen.
• Maintain a high level of intellectual rigor during problem-solving.

Talent – Ability to build and develop talent.

• Develop self and others.
• Show evidence of continuous learning.
• Demonstrate performance leadership.

Approach – Effective engagement and problem-solving skills.

• Build trust and engage others.
• Contribute to an inclusive team environment.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintain a professional presence.

Results – Ability to achieve planned results.

• Maintain a strong customer focus through planning and action.
• Act with initiative and urgency.
• Be a change leader with adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Hold oneself and others accountable for results.
• Leverage available resources to achieve results.

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