Management Accountant – Cape Town needed at Robert Walters

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Job title : Management Accountant – Cape Town

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : November 09, 2024

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  • This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes across the organisation. As a Management Accountant, you will not only handle key accounting functions but also play a vital role in mentoring junior team members and driving improvements in internal procedures. You will be involved in analysing financial performance, reconciling inter-company transactions, and maintaining compliance with IFRS standards.
  • The scope of the role includes overseeing the Finance Assistant’s activities and ensuring accurate month-end reporting. You will contribute to the growth of the business by providing insightful financial analysis and recommendations to department Directors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact financial decision-making.
  • Success in this role will be measured through key performance indicators such as timely completion of reconciliations, accuracy of financial reporting, and effective communication with internal stakeholders.

Key qualifications and experience for the Management Accountant:

  • Professional accounting qualification: CA(SA) preferable
  • A minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a large, complex organisation
  • Experience in transaction processing and reconciliations
  • Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel

Key duties for the Management Accountant include but are not limited to:

  • Supervise and assist the Finance Assistant, providing support for transaction processing and month-end tasks
  • Approve inter-company sales invoices and reconcile them with budget recharge schedules
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of group costs and analyse the profit and loss statements by department, region, and project
  • Manage payroll accounting and control account reconciliations, ensuring prompt resolution of discrepancies
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure compliance with IFRS16 for lease accounting
  • Analyse inter-company loans, prepare loan agreements, and produce group dividend minutes
  • Conduct reconciliations of inter-company P&L codes and accruals
  • Prepare inter-company elimination journals and conduct monthly margin checks

Key personal skills for a successful Management Accountant:

  • Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication
  • Adaptability in a dynamic work setting

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