Management Accountant

Job Description

Our client, a large and established manufacturing organisation is seeking a Management Accountant, with a focus on quality, operational efficiency, and financial excellence, to complete their team. 

 

Why Join This Team?

• Opportunity to contribute to a large, established manufacturing environment
• Work within a team that values strong financial controls and continuous improvement
• Role involves meaningful engagement across finance, operations, and supply chain functions

What you will be doing: 

• Perform full costing functions
• Analyse general ledger accounts for accuracy and reasonableness
• Prepare and deliver management reports
• Monitor stock, work in progress (WIP), and oversee floor stock counts
• Compile, track, analyse, and report on budgets
• Prepare bills of materials and cost new products
• Check product margins and translate raw material specifications into bills
• Work with financial data to interpret and present insights
• Implement and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Support month‑end processes, including journals
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and forecasts
• Perform strategic analysis and planning with key stakeholders
• Recommend improvements to procedures, operating systems, and financial controls
• Travel nationally when required (limited)
• Work overtime, weekends, and public holidays when necessary

What we are looking for: 

• B.Com degree or BTech in Financial Accounting (NQF 6) or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Accountant, Cost Accountant, Financial Manager, or similar role in a medium‑ to large‑size organisation
• Strong understanding of finance, financial control systems, creditors, debtors, bookkeeping, and financial management systems
• Solid knowledge of supply chain, quality principles, and cost management accounting
• Syspro experience is essential
• Valid driver’s licence

Benefits and unique aspects:

• Exposure to complex costing and financial systems
• Opportunities to collaborate with senior management and executive teams
• Involvement in both operational and strategic financial activities

Please note if you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We’d still love to stay connected, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.

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