Johannesburg: Management Accountant posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

Hire Resolve’s client is currently seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Management Accountant to oversee the financial management and reporting of their company. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen and be able to provide insightful analysis and recommendations to support the company’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and improve both financial control and ERP systems to align management information to world-class standards.
• Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Review and analyze expense variances for company management.
• Engage with manufacturing managers to develop sound costing models to achieve optimal stock control for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Engage with servicing managers to develop all cost-inclusive models to determine appropriate recovery rates.
• Engage with the procurement department to identify major cost drivers and provide information to ensure effective price negotiation with suppliers.
• Engage with logistics store management department to ensure daily live stock control and ensure shared stock on hand data is accurate.
• Mentor finance and admin staff to achieve proper financial control process flows through detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Financial control of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Budgeting and funding feasibility models.
• Assist the company in managing its investments.
• Foreign exchange purchases and negotiations (Knowledge of SARS import and export regulations are advantageous).
• Manage finance administration department to meet stringent deadlines.
• Assume responsibility of accounting-related policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the company’s performance using key data.
• Compile forecasts to assist business planning and decision-making.
• Conduct risk assessment and advise on ways to minimize risk.
• Advise on challenges, suggest improvements, and provide solutions.
• Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain SARS tax compliance at all times.
• Engage with external auditors to manage semester and annual SARS deliverables.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of risk analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of financial accounting, ERP, and MS Office software.
• Analytical mind with aptitude in practical math.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A problem-solver with attention to detail.
• Organizational and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English (fluency in Afrikaans is advantageous).
• Sound knowledge of tax and VAT regulations.
• Experience in submitting SARS VAT and EMP returns.
• High levels of Emotional Intelligence / Quality for a rapid changing growth environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirement: BCom / BTech Accounting or Management Accounting.
• Completed SAIPA/ SAICA/CIMA articles are advantageous (or proof of being in progress).
• 5 years post-qualifying professional working experience.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Negotiable