Management Accountant

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

79380

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Location:

Pinelands, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Play a key role in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-mak

POSITION INFO:

Play a key role in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making within a well-established, fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. This opportunity is ideal for a Management Accountant who enjoys combining strong technical accounting expertise with commercial insight to support business growth. Reporting to and working alongside the Head of Finance.

Why join this team?

Be part of a dynamic finance team that contributes directly to business performance
Work across financial reporting, management accounting, planning, analysis, and business partnering activities
Gain exposure to inventory costing, financial systems, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic projects
Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business functions
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and finance transformation projects
Develop your skills within a business that values innovation, accountability, and operational excellence

What you will be doing:

Cost & Inventory Accounting
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
Financial Planning & Analysis
Tax & Compliance
Fixed Asset Management
Business Partnering & Decision Support
Systems & Process Improvement

What we are looking for:

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA qualification or progress towards one an advantage
3 to 5 years of management accounting experience
Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel
Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting knowledge
Sound understanding of IFRS and management reporting principles

Technical Skills

Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and XLOOKUP
Financial analysis and management reporting expertise
Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience
Financial modelling and KPI reporting capability
Cost accounting and profitability analysis knowledge
Experience with ERP and reporting tools such as SYSPRO, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, or PowerBI
Understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements

Personal Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Effective stakeholder management and business partnering skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to collaborate across teams and influence decision-making

Benefits and unique aspects:

Broad exposure across the full finance function
Opportunity to influence business decisions through financial insights
Involvement in strategic projects and process improvement initiatives
Exposure to international reporting standards and group reporting requirements
Professional development and career growth opportunities

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