Cost and Management Accountant

SUMMARY:
Join a high‑impact finance team as a Cost & Management Accountant where you will drive financial performance, cost optimisation, and robust reporting for a group of dynamic companies. This role is perfect for a technically strong accountant who enjoys leading people, owning complex reconciliations, and ensuring IFRS‑aligned accuracy across multiple entities. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment that values discipline, collaboration, and results, this is your next step.

POSITION INFO:

Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cashflows for smaller group companies
Oversee inventory transactions and ensure reconciliations between stock and finance systems
Drive automation and process integration between operational and finance systems
Manage accounting processes and financial reporting for multiple group entities
Prepare audit schedules and support the audit cycle as required
Ensure strong cost control, accurate accruals and disciplined working capital management
Lead, mentor and coach accountants responsible for inventory and smaller group entities
Set team objectives and monitor outputs to ensure accountability and high performance
Enforce finance policies, procedures and deadlines across the team
Foster a collaborative, disciplined and results‑driven work environment
Produce accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports aligned with IFRS
Report on inventory movements, reconciliation results, and financial performance of group companies
Conduct variance analysis on stock movements and direct operating costs; provide insights and recommendations
Manage the relationship between auditors and Finance, resolve audit queries timeously
Review and approve audit schedules for completeness and IFRS compliance
Assist Senior Manager: Finance with audit coordination and cross‑department deliverables
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance teams to ensure accurate processes
Work with external partners, auditors, and service providers to resolve queries and maintain compliance

Skills & Experience:
10 years finance experience within a medium‑sized organisation
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance management role
Completed SAIPA/SAICA or equivalent articles (essential)
Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and management reports
Strong understanding of IFRS and South African reporting standards
Experience working across multiple financial and operational systems
Strong cost accounting and variance analysis capability
Proven audit preparation and audit‑support experience

Qualification:
Grade 12
BCom Honours in Finance/Accounting OR 6 years aviation experience
SAIPA/SAICA OR equivalent professional certification
CA(SA) (advantageous)
Experience with accounting software packages (advantageous)

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.


Contact Joshua Lawrence on , quoting the Ref: CTF022422.

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