Our client is a leading food manufacturer with a strong presence locally. As the Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial reporting, driving cost efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional departments to ensure financial performance is effectively managed, monitored, and optimised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance reports.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with operational and strategic objectives.
• Analyse production and operational costs, highlighting opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Partner with departmental managers to provide financial guidance and decision support.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant reporting standards.
• Support year-end audits, statutory reporting, and internal control improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• BCom Accounting / Finance degree. 
• 3–5 years’ post-articles or relevant management accounting experience, preferably within FMCG, agriculture, or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to interpret complex data.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems knowledge (SAP, Syspro, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented with a track record of meeting deadlines.

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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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