Job Description

Make your mark in a strategic Management Accountant role where accuracy, insight, and influence are at the heart of the mandate. You will guide reporting excellence, strengthen financial controls, and support operational leaders with clear, data-driven direction. This is a role for a sharp thinker who thrives on detail and accountability. Bring your expertise and step into a position where your impact is impossible to miss.
Analyse financial performance and deliver insights on margins, cash flow, cost allocations, and overall profitability
Produce accurate management accounts, budgets, and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with operational targets
Monitor and report on standard vs. actual cost variances, ensuring correct recovery rates across business units and commodities
Perform regular system and data integrity checks to ensure financial information reflects operational activity
Oversee the accuracy of income statements and ensure ERP and budgeting system outputs are complete, reliable, and correctly structured
Partner with Terminal Management on financial projects, modelling, and strategic decision support
Manage VAT compliance, cash flow planning, and monthly accounting activities for shared entities within the group
Analyse operational and financial data to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities for efficiency and improvement
Maintain accurate product, costing, and allocation structures within financial systems to support consistent reporting
Provide guidance and leadership to junior finance team members, ensuring adherence to financial controls, governance standards, and internal policies
Skills & Experience:
Completed articles and minimum 2 - 3 years of proven experience in a Management Accountant role
Logistics, distribution or equivalent industry experience is highly beneficial
SageX3 experience highly beneficial
Exposure to Consolidation software
Qualification:
Relevant CIMA or SAICA designation - AGA(SA) or ACMA, CGMA
Relevant Degree in finance or Cost and Management Accounting
Contact ALEXANDRA MALONEY on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF021703
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