Our client is a major player in the logistics and fleet management space, known for operational excellence, innovation, and delivering end-to-end transport solutions across South Africa.

As the Management Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing financial insights, improving cost efficiency, and driving decision-making across operations. You’ll partner closely with fleet, operations, and executive teams to ensure financial targets and business objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Analyse financial performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support operational teams with cost analysis, fleet performance metrics, and profitability reporting.
• Lead financial planning processes and drive continuous improvement in reporting accuracy and turnaround times.
• Monitor cash flow, cost centres, and project spending to ensure financial discipline.
• Develop and implement financial controls aligned with operational and strategic objectives.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• BCom Accounting / Finance degree (CIMA preferred).
• 3–5 years’ experience in a management accounting or cost accounting role, ideally within logistics, transport, or fleet management.
• Proven ability to partner with operational teams and influence business outcomes.
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills (experience with Sage, Syspro, or SAP advantageous).
• Analytical mindset, high attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
• Energetic, hands-on, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Apply now!
 
For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za
 
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

• Financial Manager 
• Group Finance Manager 
• Financial Director 
• Group Accountant 
• Financial Accountant 
• Management Accountant 
• Cost Accountant 
• Financial Controller

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Camryn Basson 
Specialist Recruitment Consultant 

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Company and Job Description:

We are recruiting for a strategic Management Accountant on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer of innovative packaging and plastic solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business where your financial insight will be crucial to optimizing production, controlling costs, and enhancing profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

In this highly visible role, you will act as the key financial partner to the operations and commercial teams. You will be responsible for analyzing the costs of materials, production runs, and product lines to provide the insights that drive smarter business decisions and sustainable growth.
 

• Cost & Margin Analysis:Analyze material usage, machine efficiency, and product line profitability to find improvement opportunities.
• Management Reporting:Prepare monthly accounts, budgets, and forecasts with performance commentary.
• Operational Business Partnering:Collaborate with production to understand cost drivers and implement control measures.
• Inventory & Valuation:Oversee inventory valuation and ensure accurate controls for raw materials and finished goods.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and a CIMA qualification.
• 3-5 years of cost or management accounting experience within manufacturing (packaging, plastics, or FMCG ideal).
• A proactive problem-solver, skilled at analyzing complex data and partnering with non-finance teams.
• Proficient in an ERP system (e.g., SAP, Syspro) and advanced Excel.

Apply now!

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za

I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

• Financial roles within Manufacturing

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

www.********.co.za