Management Accountant

Reference: 10022 CM
Consultant: Christa Mostert 

Job Description: 

  • Accounting & Record Keeping: Ensure the integrity of financial records by maintaining accurate, up-to-date accounting data.
  • Monthly Management Accounts: Compile and prepare detailed monthly management accounts, providing key insights into the financial performance of the business.
  • Asset Financing: Manage and oversee asset financing processes, ensuring proper allocation and accounting of capital assets.
  • Budgeting & Cash Flow Management: Lead the preparation and review of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to ensure financial stability and alignment with business goals.
  • Quotations and Tenders: Sign off tenders and quotes. Complete and update Price lists.
  • Creditor & Debtor Management: Oversee the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate and timely payments and collections, while maintaining healthy relationships with suppliers and customers.
  • Audit Preparation: Prepare for and assist in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Trial Balance Preparation: Prepare and review the trial balance, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial data.
  • Audit File Compilation: Compile and organize complete audit files, ensuring all required documents and supporting evidence are available for review.
  • Statutory Submissions: Ensure timely and accurate statutory submissions, including compliance with local tax laws and financial regulations.
  • Monthly PAYE & VAT Submissions: Submit monthly PAYE and VAT returns to the relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with tax laws and deadlines.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare detailed financial reports, highlighting key variances, trends, and insights for senior management and decision-making. In charge of weekly financial reporting and Monthly Profit & Loss Report.
  • Stock Management: Forecast, plan, and report on stock levels, ensuring efficient inventory management and alignment with production needs.
  • Fixed Asset Register & Capex Control: Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure the capital expenditure control schedule is up to date, accurate, and in compliance with company policies. 

Qualifications: 

  • A relevant degree (e.g., BCom in Accounting, Financial Management) or equivalent qualification.
  • At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a manufacturing or construction environment.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting software, Excel, and financial reporting tools.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with senior management, auditors, and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to identify and address financial issues and opportunities for improvement. 

How to Apply: 

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.