Management Accountant (Retail Group)

How2Apply Talent Network
eMalahleni, Mpumalanga
Full-time
Posted 14 hours ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
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Job Description

You'll own the monthly numbers for a logistics company in eMalahleni, from journals to the management pack. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in eMalahleni. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and clear old reconciling items
  • Track stock costing, standard costs and production variances
  • Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries
  • Build budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads
  • Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes
  • Run cash flow forecasts and manage the weekly payment run
  • Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance

Must-haves

  • You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
  • BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
  • Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
  • Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
  • Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups

What's in it for you

  • Study assistance for board exams
  • Performance bonus linked to company results
  • Paid professional body membership fees

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: a brief sample of a management report with figures removed, last three payslips plus certified degree certificate and full academic record.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around eMalahleni; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Recruiters check Excel skill live, so be ready to build a pivot table and a reconciliation in the interview.
  • Open your CV with your qualification, your professional body and the ERP you know best; that's the shortlist filter.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationeMalahleni, Mpumalanga
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience2+ years
Posted2 October 2026
Closing Date31 October 2026
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