Group Management Accounting Manager needed at Servest SA

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CA(SA), CIMA or equivalent professional qualification essential; MBA or equivalent beneficial.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in management accounting and/or financial business analysis, preferably in a large, multi-business unit environment.
• Experience working in an audit firm will be advantageous.
• Strong business analytical and problem-solving skills with a natural ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Deep understanding of constraints-based accounting and EVA.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial enterprise systems and software; advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills are essential.

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual financial management reports for the group, ensuring accuracy and conformance with management reporting requirements.
• Oversee the preparation of management accounts for each business unit, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain reporting templates and dashboards as necessary.
• Ensure to monitor performance against targets, key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial forecasts, providing insights on business performance, trends, and variances.

 Financial Planning

• To Coordinate the budgeting and forecast processes across all business units, ensuring timely and accurate submission of budgets.
• Provide detailed financial analysis of business units and support structures to support Group CFO and Group CEO in decision-making.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Provide variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions

Research and Analysis

• Collaborate with the Group CFO and senior management to develop long-term financial strategies.
• Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate potential investment opportunities and provide financial insights for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Conducting ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and mentor business unit financial functionaries where appropriate, providing guidance and support.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the finance team.
• Identify training and development needs and facilitate professional growth opportunities.