Management Accountant

Posted on 2025-01-31

Employer

Sagen Advisory

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Salary 45000

Category It Computer

Location

Western Cape / Paarl

Job Summary

Large, integrated and well-established group in the agriculture sector is looking to employ an experienced, motivated and driven Management Accountant. This group has interests across the country and this role will be situated in the Cape Winelands, Western Cape. This is a newly created role due to expansion and growth, thus presenting a unique opportunity.

The ideal candidate must have an accounting qualification and at least 3 years post-articles experience in a commerce similar related position would be a definite benefit. Completed SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA articles will be a distinct advantage and knowledge of ERP systems (Navision, Business Central, or similar) will be a positive. Industry experience in agriculture, farming, citrus, fruit, export, production, or related industry will also be an advantage, though not a pre-requisite.

We are looking for a resilient self-starter, capable to take initiative, work on their own and as part of a team. Someone that is not scared to roll up their sleeves and do the groundwork, , automations, system improvements, financial modeling, etc. This is an excellent opportunity for personal growth as well as growth within this expanding business and industry.

Purpose of the role:

To collect and analyse financial data to determine the gross profit of foods projects and lines, as well as preparing budgets and cost reports for management, focusing on gross profit and stock control. Identify areas for cost optimization and recommending strategies. Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and to contribute to the development and enhancement of financial models.

Duties and

Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis:

Conduct comprehensive analysis of key financial data to determine the gross profits of the various projects and food lines.
Identify gross profit losses and recommend focus areas to turn losses around to maximise profits.
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes to enhance efficiencies.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Prepare budgets and cost reports with specific focus on gross profit and stock control.
Identify areas for cost reduction and improvement of stock control.
Provide information and input to assist is the strategic financial planning and decision-making.

Costings:

Identify areas for cost optimization and improved cost efficiencies and recommending strategies.
Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost allocation.
Develop and implement cost-effective financial procedures, as well as mitigating financial risks.
Review all new costings for accuracy and ensure profitability of the product line.

Process Optimisation:

Conduct research and contribute to the development and enhancement of financial models.

Ad hoc duties and responsibilities assigned by Senior Management.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Management Accounting, Accounting, Finance or similar.
CIMA designation required CGMA, ACMA, FCMA.
Completed SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA articles preferred.
Minimum 3 years experience in a Management Accountant role.
Agriculture, Farming, Production, Export, and/or Citrus industry experience highly beneficial.
ERP Accounting systems experience a plus, particularly Navision or Business Central.
Advanced Excel with knowledge.
If not CIMA qualified, must have 3+ years experience in a similar role and a professional qualification in finance, such as CA(SA), PA(SA) or AGA(SA).

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Key Competencies:

Ability to work under pressure.
Communicate in a professional manner.
High attention to detail.
Ability to function independently.
Innovative thinker.
Organizational skills.
Deadline driven.
Ability to build credible relationships with internal and external clients.
Ability to maintain discipline in the workplace.

Remuneration:

R540,000 to R660,000 pa cost to company, depending on experience.

Management Accountant position available in Western Cape, Paarl. This job position was posted by Sagen Advisory. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-01-31 at 13:18:12 in the It Computer category

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