Management Accountant

C40 Cities • Other • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 4d ago

A private equity-backed multinational firm based in Cape Town is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee financial controls for the Head Office and group operations.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes across the organisation. As a Management Accountant, you will not only handle key accounting functions but also play a vital role in mentoring junior team members and driving improvements in internal procedures. You will be involved in analysing financial performance, reconciling inter-company transactions, and maintaining compliance with IFRS standards.

The scope of the role includes overseeing the Finance Assistant's activities and ensuring accurate month-end reporting. You will contribute to the growth of the business by providing insightful financial analysis and recommendations to department Directors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact financial decision-making.

Success in this role will be measured through key performance indicators such as timely completion of reconciliations, accuracy of financial reporting, and effective communication with internal stakeholders.

Key qualifications and experience for the Management Accountant:

A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in a large, complex organisation
Experience in transaction processing and reconciliations
Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel

Key duties for the Management Accountant include but are not limited to:

Supervise and assist the Finance Assistant, providing support for transaction processing and month-end tasks
Approve inter-company sales invoices and reconcile them with budget recharge schedules
Perform monthly reconciliations of group costs and analyse the profit and loss statements by department, region, and project
Manage payroll accounting and control account reconciliations, ensuring prompt resolution of discrepancies
Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure compliance with IFRS16 for lease accounting
Analyse inter-company loans, prepare loan agreements, and produce group dividend minutes
Conduct reconciliations of inter-company P&L codes and accruals
Prepare inter-company elimination journals and conduct monthly margin checks

Key personal skills for a successful Management Accountant:

Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication
Adaptability in a dynamic work setting

If you are passionate about financial analysis and accounting processes and have a strong academic record, then please get in touch to learn more about this opportunity.