Management Accountant

Recruiter:

Elite Search

Job Ref:

JHB001257/HLG

Date posted:

Monday, September 21, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

30 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Management Accountant – Pretoria East - office based
Ready to take full ownership of the management accounts for a large Property Investment Group structure? Our client is looking for a sharp, hands-on Management Accountant who thrives on detail and doesn't miss deadlines.
You'll run the full finance function — from trial balance to board-ready reports — across multiple entities. If you love getting into the numbers and turning messy data into clean, accurate reporting, this is your seat.

POSITION INFO:
What You'll Be Doing
Management Accounting

Prepare monthly management accounts from raw trial balance through to final reports
Own the full month-end process — journals, accruals, provisions, prepayments
Deliver variance analysis and commentary that actually helps decision-making
Support budgeting and forecasting

Financial Accounting

Assist with statutory financial statements
Maintain the general ledger and run reconciliations
Manage fixed asset accounting and the asset register
Handle bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
Prepare monthly balance sheet recons (accruals, provisions, prepayments)

AP & AR

Keep a solid handle on AP and AR functions
Review and reconcile supplier and customer accounts
Support cash flow management

Reporting & Board Packs

Compile monthly management reports and board packs
Deliver commentary and insights for executive management
Prepare schedules for the CFO and leadership team

Audit & Compliance

Support external and internal audits
Prepare audit schedules and documentation
Keep everything compliant — accounting standards, VAT, tax, and policy

What You'll Need

A relevant Finance/Accounting degree
CIMA qualified (ideal), or actively studying towards CIMA
Minimum 3 years commercial experience — or 1 year if you've completed SAIPA articles
Hands-on experience on a finance ERP system
Strong Excel skills
Sharp attention to detail and strong analytical ability
Comfortable working independently under tight deadlines

Nice to Haves

Experience with group consolidations and intercompany eliminations
Exposure to a property or investment group structure
Property finance systems exposure such as MDA /MRI

You Are

Technically strong and hands-on
Detail-obsessed and highly accurate
Self Managed
A problem-solver who works well under pressure
Organised, deadline-driven, and a strong communicator

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