Management Accountant at [Company Name] – Apply Now!

🏢 About the Role

Are you a numbers-savvy professional passionate about cost control, pricing strategy, and financial performance? We are looking for a Management Accountant to join a dynamic finance team based in Johannesburg. In this vital role, you’ll drive accurate product costing, assist in pricing reviews, analyze margin performance, and collaborate with procurement, production, and commercial teams to enhance profitability and efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to work at the intersection of finance and operations and make a measurable impact in a manufacturing or FMCG-driven environment.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage product costing files to support strategic customer pricing decisions.

• Collaborate with procurement to incorporate timely cost updates into pricing adjustments.

• Lead and participate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings across departments.

• Work closely with the production team to validate material usage and process costing.

• Conduct thorough margin analysis to improve pricing decisions and profitability.

• Assist in developing and maintaining annual budgets and rolling forecasts.

• Review supplier documentation and assist financial managers with cost verification.

• Coordinate and oversee stock takes and ensure accurate stock valuation.

• Track and maintain client pricing history and changes for audit and reference.

• Support capital expenditure (Capex) controls and assist with asset verifications.

• Prepare detailed reports to aid sales, finance, and operational decision-making.

• Analyze variances and conduct ad-hoc analysis on cost drivers and performance metrics.

• Validate ERP-based costing data (Syspro preferred) to ensure accuracy.

📚 Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent (essential).

• 3–5 years experience in Management Accounting, preferably in Manufacturing or FMCG sectors.

• CIMA qualified or currently pursuing CIMA (strongly advantageous).

🧠 Skills and Competencies

• Strong grasp of product costing, pricing models, and margin analysis.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Syspro highly advantageous).

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills – essential for analysis and reporting.

• Effective leadership and communication abilities in cross-functional settings.

• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and business acumen.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and thrive under pressure.

🏆 Why Join Us?

• Work in a high-impact role central to business operations and profitability.

• Join a collaborative environment where cross-functional teamwork is key.

• Play a pivotal role in shaping pricing strategies and financial decisions.

• Be part of a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

📌 Additional Information

• Overtime may be required during peak periods such as budgeting cycles, pricing reviews, and stock takes.

• Strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Operational Standards is required.

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💡 TIPS for Your CV – Tailored to Management Accounting Roles

1. ✅ Quantify achievements – Include cost savings, budget accuracy, or project ROI you’ve achieved.

2. 📊 Highlight ERP & Excel skills – Mention any work done using Syspro or financial modelling in Excel.

3. 🧾 Detail cross-functional collaboration – Showcase your ability to work with procurement, production, or sales.

4. 💬 Focus on communication skills – Reflect your ability to simplify financial data for decision-makers.

5. 🔍 Use key terms – Include “product costing”, “margin analysis”, “budgeting”, “forecasting”, and “variance analysis” in your CV.

🌐 Company Website:
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