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 organisationExperience in transaction processing and reconciliationsStrong MS Office skills, particularly in ExcelKey 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 tasksApprove inter-company sales invoices and reconcile them with budget recharge schedulesPerform monthly reconciliations of group costs and analyse the profit and loss statements by department, region, and projectManage payroll accounting and control account reconciliations, ensuring prompt resolution of discrepanciesMaintain the fixed asset register and ensure compliance with IFRS16 for lease accountingAnalyse inter-company loans, prepare loan agreements, and produce group dividend minutesConduct reconciliations of inter-company P&L codes and accrualsPrepare inter-company elimination journals and conduct monthly margin checksKey personal skills for a successful Management Accountant:Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detailAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentExcellent interpersonal skills for effective communicationAdaptability in a dynamic work settingIf 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.
About the job:Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Management Accountant
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Negotiable
Job Reference: 40L26E-92DBB6A2
Date posted: 09 October 2024
Consultant: Ashleigh Cloete
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