Job Description

Our client, a large and established manufacturing organisation is seeking a Management Accountant, with a focus on quality, operational efficiency, and financial excellence, to complete their team.
Why Join This Team?

• Opportunity to contribute to a large, established manufacturing environment
• Work within a team that values strong financial controls and continuous improvement
• Role involves meaningful engagement across finance, operations, and supply chain functions

What you will be doing:

• Perform full costing functions
• Analyse general ledger accounts for accuracy and reasonableness
• Prepare and deliver management reports
• Monitor stock, work in progress (WIP), and oversee floor stock counts
• Compile, track, analyse, and report on budgets
• Prepare bills of materials and cost new products
• Check product margins and translate raw material specifications into bills
• Work with financial data to interpret and present insights
• Implement and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Support month-end processes, including journals
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and forecasts
• Perform strategic analysis and planning with key stakeholders
• Recommend improvements to procedures, operating systems, and financial controls
• Travel nationally when required (limited)
• Work overtime, weekends, and public holidays when necessary

What we are looking for:

• B.Com degree or BTech in Financial Accounting (NQF 6) or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' experience as an Accountant, Cost Accountant, Financial Manager, or similar role in a medium- to large-size organisation
• Strong understanding of finance, financial control systems, creditors, debtors, bookkeeping, and financial management systems
• Solid knowledge of supply chain, quality principles, and cost management accounting
• Syspro experience is essential
• Valid driver's licence

Benefits and unique aspects:

• Exposure to complex costing and financial systems
• Opportunities to collaborate with senior management and executive teams
• Involvement in both operational and strategic financial activities

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