Management Accountant (Retail Group)

A mid-sized manufacturing group in Richards Bay needs an accountant who can close fast and explain the variances. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Run cash flow forecasts and manage the weekly payment run
• Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
• Track stock costing, standard costs and production variances
• Build budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads
• Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks

• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
• Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
• Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience

• Power BI or a similar BI tool
• Consolidation experience across several companies

• Performance bonus linked to company results
• Paid professional body membership fees
• Study assistance for board exams
• Hybrid schedule outside month-end week

• If you're applying for a SAICA training contract, check the firm is a registered training office before you apply.
• Recruiters check Excel skill live, so be ready to build a pivot table and a reconciliation in the interview.