Job Description

Management Accountant
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Management Accountant to support business decision-making through accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate will play a key role in improving financial controls, providing insights into business performance, and supporting senior management with strategic financial information.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses
Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to management
Monitor costs, margins, and profitability across departments or projects
Support strategic planning and business decision-making
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies
Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors when required
Improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiencies
Support senior leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Professional qualification or progress toward CIMA, ACCA, CA(SA), or equivalent
Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role
Strong understanding of management accounting principles
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Sage)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial data to non-finance stakeholders
Desirable Skills
Experience in multi-currency or international environments
Business partnering experience
Process improvement and automation exposure
Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines

Skills Required