Management Accountant

• Application Deadline: 10 December 2025
• Job Location: Somerset West, Western Cape
• Job Title: Management Accountant
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree
• Job Level: Intermediate
• Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years

A renowned Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for a Management Accountant to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Helderberg Area.

Excellent salary on offer and internal career advancement opportunities.

Position Overview:

Provide strategic financial leadership and analytical support that drives business performance, ensures compliance, and optimises operational efficiency across the organisation.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business decisions.
• Completion of Articles (SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA) with a recognised accounting body.
• Exposure to coordinating with auditors and ensuring adherence to financial regulations and internal policies.
• Hands-on experience tracking budget performance, analysing variances, and recommending corrective actions.
• Proficiency in using ERP and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) for reporting and control, with some involvement in system improvements.
• Experience compiling and analysing financial reports, dashboards, and key metrics to assess business unit performance.
• Participation in streamlining financial workflows or implementing more efficient reporting practices.

Required Qualifications:

• BCom Management Accounting (CIMA) or similar

Recommendations:

• Experience in Manufacturing Finance: Familiarity with cost accounting, inventory valuation, and production variance analysis.
• Knowledge of Standard Costing and Bill of Materials (BOM): Understanding how standard costs are developed and used in manufacturing operations.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Involvement in cost saving projects, process optimisation, or lean finance practices.
• ERP Systems in Manufacturing Contexts: Experience with manufacturing-focused ERP systems (e.g., SAP PP/MM, Oracle Manufacturing, Syspro).
• Operational Performance Metrics: Understanding of manufacturing KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), yield, scrap rates, and throughput.
• Inventory and Supply Chain Finance: Experience in managing and analysing inventory levels, working capital, and supply chain cost drivers.
• Capex Project Evaluation in Industrial Settings: Exposure to evaluating capital investments in machinery, plant upgrades, or automation projects.

Special requirement(s):

• Willingness to work overtime.
• Willingness to travel overseas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with department heads to guide financial decisions and improve performance.
• Scenario Planning and Forecasting: Model financial outcomes under various business conditions to support strategic choices.
• Investment Analysis: Evaluate capital expenditures, ROI, and funding strategies.
• Audit Coordination: Liaise with external auditors, ensuring readiness and transparency.
• Budget Preparation and Monitoring: Assist with the budgeting cycle, track variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Cost Optimisation: Identify inefficiencies and drive initiatives to reduce operational costs.
• Internal Controls: implement financial controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
• ERP and Financial Systems Oversight: Ensure systems are optimised for reporting and control.
• Process Improvement: Streamline financial workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
• Performance Analysis: Track KPIs, profitability, and cost drivers across business units.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Project Evaluation: Support feasibility studies and post-implementation reviews for strategic initiatives.

Applying for Position:

• Only open to South African citizens.
• If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send us your CV with position title as reference