Johannesburg: Management Accountant posted by Edgexec (Pty) Ltd

Management Accountant | Permanent

Own the numbers. Influence the strategy. Drive operational excellence across a dynamic regional logistics network.

An established, high-volume supply chain operation is seeking a commercially astute Management Accountant to take full ownership of the financial and management accounting function across its Inland depots. This role is deeply embedded within operations and requires a professional who can translate financial data into practical insights that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve profitability.

Working closely with Regional Financial and Operations leadership, you will play a key role in shaping regional strategy, aligning financial performance with operational capacity, and ensuring strong governance across multiple sites. This is a high-visibility position that demands analytical strength, commercial awareness, and the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.

Our client is a well-established national operation within the logistics and warehousing sector, operating in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. The business is committed to operational excellence, strong governance, and continuous improvement across its regional network.

What Youll Do

• Lead the full financial and management accounting function for Inland depots

• Prepare and present consolidated monthly financial reports with detailed commentary and variance analysis

• Drive cost control, asset management, and capital expenditure governance

• Ensure the integrity of balance sheet accounts, accruals, journals, and intercompany transactions

• Oversee compliance with procurement, levels of authority, and internal control standards

• Manage budgeting and forecasting cycles across depots, ensuring alignment with national timelines

• Strengthen stock control processes and minimise losses through cross-functional collaboration

• Partner with operations to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions

• Lead, coach, and develop Admin Controllers and regional finance support teams

• Support audits and ensure clean audit outcomes with no recurring findings

What You Bring

• BCom, BCompt or CIMA qualification

• 5 to 10 years commercial and financial accounting experience

• Proven management experience within a multi-site operational environment

• Exposure to logistics, warehousing, or supply chain operations

• Strong SAP and BW experience highly advantageous

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capability

• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into strategic insight

• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage senior management

• High attention to detail and strong governance mindset

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timeous regional reporting and analysis

• Strong cost control and asset governance across all depots

• Clean audits and full compliance with internal controls

• Improved operational efficiencies driven by financial insight

• Collaborative cross-functional alignment between finance and operations

• A high-performing regional finance support team