Management Accountant

1 week ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa vanbain Placements Full time R39 232 - R300 000 per year

𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 – 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

Cato Ridge, KZN

Start Date: 1 February 2026

Salary: R – R CTC (Experience-dependent)

This is a key strategic role for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and enjoys partnering closely with operations to drive performance.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼

Take ownership of delivering accurate, timely financial reporting, guiding cost and performance analysis, and supporting strategic financial decision-making across the business.

Your responsibilities will span:

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴


• Produce monthly management accounts, balance sheet, cash flow and variance analysis


• Review product pricing, cost trends and plant performance


• Lead financial reviews and support strategic decision-making


• Work closely with plant controllers to strengthen cost accounting processes


• Drive accurate forecasting and support audit readiness

𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀


• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles


• Analyse budget vs actuals and support budget owners with insights


• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements

𝗘𝗥𝗣 & 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗦𝗔𝗣 𝗦𝟰 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗔)


• Ensure accuracy and completeness of ERP financial data


• Strengthen internal controls and support system upgrades/testing


• Provide training and ensure compliance with audit requirements

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁


• Handle statutory data submissions (Stats SA and related)


• Provide proactive financial advice and maintain solid financial controls

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿


• 𝗕𝗖𝗼𝗺 / 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 / 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲


• 𝗖𝗔(𝗦𝗔) 𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗜𝗠𝗔


• 𝟭𝟬+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀' 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in Management Accounting (Manufacturing essential)


• Strong expertise in 𝗦𝗔𝗣 𝗦𝟰 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗔, 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹, and financial modelling


• A strategic thinker with exceptional analytical, communication and leadership skills


• Contactable references

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

You're business-centric, energetic, solutions-driven and able to partner across departments with confidence. You take initiative, thrive in a dynamic environment, and bring high levels of integrity and professionalism to everything you do.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to contribute to a high-performance organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

.𝗰𝗼𝗺

𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘋𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥.



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