Management Accountant

Job Description

Hello future Management Accountant

Ashburton Investments is a new generation investment manager that offers investors access to more sources of return and more ways to manage risk. In the institutional space in South Africa as well as our Global business, we pride ourselves on offering solutions to address clients' holistic balance sheet needs, and to support business strategies in the reallocation of investment capital in the face of increasing regulatory pressures. We see institutions as but not limited to, pension funds, long and short-term insurers, re-insurers, as well as medical aid schemes.

In this role you will be required to analyse business performance by looking at current financial and non-financial information to determine the position of the business.

Are you someone who can:

• Participate in the development of the Finance strategy of the Finance team.
• Develop frameworks, policies that govern the financial processes and controls.
• Provide financial input and advice to business unit to assist them in their strategy development, financial reporting, tax, remuneration structures and costing.
• Assist with preparation of annual divisional Income statements, balance sheet budgets and Board packs.
• Maintain approved finance policies and approval of orders and payment within specified discretionary limits.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports such as budgets, statements, and forecasts.
• Present financial information to senior management to aid with decision making.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs and optimise financial planning.
• Engage and closely collaborate with accounting counterparts/peers and oversee the general ledger.
• Obtain and review finance for projects.
• Complete and engage in the auditing of tax returns
• Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial reports.
• Compile strategies that will reduce business costs.
• Obtain finance for projects.
• Advise on the financial implications of business decisions.
• Develop and oversee financial systems and procedures and identify opportunities to improve these.
• Control income and expenditure within the business and ensure that expenditure is in line with budgets.
• Oversee accounting technicians and support with generic accountancy tasks.
• Communicate with all levels within the organisation and being able to present financial information to non-finance members of staff.
• Analyse and manage risk within the business.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
• CA(SA) preferred
• 4 – 5 years Systems Accounting and Financial Operations

You will have access to:

• Exciting opportunities to network and collaborate across diverse teams.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment that empowers you to grow and excel.

We can be a match if you have:

• The ability to connect financial insights to business objectives and drive strategic decisions.
• Strong communication skills to simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.
• Exceptional report writing and presentation skills for clear, impactful management reports.
• Expertise in variance analysis, forecasting, and decision support to guide performance.
• Sharp analytical skills to interpret financial data and identify trends that matter.
• A solid foundation in cost accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting principles.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

19/11/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.