Job Description

A leading logistics group with an impressive growth trajectory is on the hunt for a Management Accountant who's equal parts analytical and action driven. You'll join a dynamic finance team where everyday brings new challenges, fresh data, and high-impact decisions. We're after someone with a BCom in Finance or Accounting (from a reputable university) and ideally in the process of completing CIMA. You should have 3-5 years' solid experience in management accounting within a large, structured environment, where you've sharpened your reporting, cost analysis, and strategic insight.
As the Management Accountant, your duties include the following:
Analyse financial performance and provide insights on margins, cash flow, and cost allocations
Prepare and maintain accurate management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
Monitor actual vs. standard cost variances and ensure accurate recovery rates across business units and commodities
Conduct regular system reviews to ensure financial data aligns with operational activities
Oversee the accuracy of income statements, ERP, and budgeting tool reports
Support Terminal Management with financial projects and decision-making
Manage VAT submissions, cash flow forecasts, and monthly accounting transactions for shared entities
Review operational data and financial reports to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities
Maintain product and cost structures within financial systems to ensure data integrity
Provide leadership and support to junior finance staff while ensuring compliance with financial policies
Skills & Experience:
3-5 years of experience in a Management Accountant position
Sage X3 experience
CIMA or SAICA qualification
Qualification:
Completed Finance/Accounting degree
Contact JENELLE COOKSON on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF021714.
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