We are recruiting 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 and Syspro) and advanced Excel.

Apply now!

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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.

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Our client, a global leader in supply chain and logistics solutions, is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to take ownership of end-to-end management reporting and analysis for its South Johannesburg operations.

You’ll play a key role in driving operational efficiency, supporting strategic decision-making, and delivering accurate, meaningful insights that empower business performance. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and highly professional, ideal for a finance expert who loves rolling up their sleeves and adding real value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Deliver variance analysis and cost performance insights across multiple business units.
• Partner with operations to drive profitability and streamline processes.
• Support commercial and strategic decision-making with financial modelling and business cases.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial standards, and audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting accuracy, and automation.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance (CIMA or equivalent preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years’ solid experience in management accounting, preferably within logistics, transport, or supply chain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to influence and advise operations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (SAP / Sage / similar).
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and time management skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and comfort working in a high-volume, deadline-driven 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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