A large international FMCG manufacturer based in Umhlanga is seeking a CA to join their Finance team as a Senior Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and analytical finance professional with strong management accounting experience in a manufacturing environmentThe successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cost management, supporting business performance and strategic decision-makingWhat you will be expected to do:
Prepare monthly financial reports, sales packs and management packs
Conduct monthly and year-to-date variance and margin analysis against budgets and prior year
Ensure accurate allocation of costs and revenue across departments and cost centres
Review General Ledger accounts and assist with balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, sales budgets, Opex budgets and forecasts
Coordinate and assist with annual external audits and audit requirements
Assist with CAPEX justifications and fixed asset verifications
Monitor and verify banking payments and related reconciliations
Calculate machine and labour rates in conjunction with the Financial Manager
Manage month-end reporting processes, including provisions, rebates, reconciliations and departmental variance analysis
Maintain financial and ERP systems and generate monthly sales reports
Assist with year-end stock counts and ad hoc finance projects
Mentor and support other management accounting staff
BCom Degree or equivalent (minimum requirement)
CIMA qualification or progress towards CIMA would be advantageous
3-5 years' management accounting and financial analysis experience within a manufacturing environment
Advanced Excel skills and an understanding of database structures
Experience with Microsoft Business Central and IDU would be advantageous
SQL scripting experience would be an advantage
Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
Analytical, with critical and strategic thinking abilities
Excellent attention to detail
Strong planning, organisational and administrative skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Results-driven, proactive and cost-conscious
A strong team player who can work effectively under pressure
Desired Skills:
Senior
Management
Accountant