Cato Ridge: Management Accountant

Our client, a leader in the steel/manufacturing industry is seeking a highly experienced Management Accountant to join their team based in Cato Ridge. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or Equivalent Professional registration: CA(SA) or CIMA General work experience (years): 15 years Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 10 years Manufacturing Well versed with MS Excel and Power point. SAP S4 HANA IT Software applications Outstanding knowledge of electronic spreadsheets MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS Management Accounting and Reporting Provide accurate and timely financial management accounts reports, balance sheet, cash flow statement and others finance reports within agreed timelines. Reviewing of monthly Flash to ensure accuracy reports with commentaries Review product pricing to ensure accuracy. Review management reports and analysis of key trends. Participate in all reviews of organisational financial performance and take actions for improvement where necessary. Conducting in-depth financial analysis to guide decision-making processes, including cost and variance analysis. Assisting in the development and execution of financial strategies to support the company’s growth objectives. Reviewing and analysing cost reports for all plants Working closely with the plant controllers to ensure accurate and effective cost accounting systems. Liaising with other departments to understand and control production costs through monthly cost reviews. Manage monthly forecasting process to ensure submission of timely and accurate profit/loss forecasts including commentary provision. Coordinate with HODs for timely Preparation of Board pack, Quarterly review pack and other reports as and when required. Support finance head for other financial decision-making matters. Regularly conduct meetings with plant controllers for financial improvements Assisting with the audit preparation work to allow for timely completion of the annual financial statements and corporation tax returns Budgetary & Controls Timely and accurate preparation of annual budget. Co-ordination with other Finance Team on timely provision of data for budget preparation Monthly analysis of actual and budgeted costs Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop financial forecasts and Annual business plans. Liaise closely with budget owners to provide a comprehensive accounting support service, including the provision of financial information, analysis to budget owners and review of business cases. Analyse variances and explore potential problems with budget owners, making recommendations and executing those recommendations. Identifying opportunities for cost control and efficiency improvements to contribute to the company’s profitability. Statutory Data Requests Completion of statutory data requests from Statistics SA or other related government departments Technical advice to departments To provide required information/reports to other departments as and when necessary Provide proactive financial advice to management/finance team and budget owners, actively promoting improved financial awareness. Ensure compliance with financial procedures and to ensure a sound system of financial controls.