Management Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU014515/Camy

Date posted:

Friday, August 29, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

650000

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to put real meaning behind the numbers? Step into a finance role that drives operations, strategy, and efficiency in the logistics world.

POSITION INFO:
A national leader in integrated logistics and fleet solutions is seeking a driven Management Accountant to join their fast-paced finance team. Operating across warehousing, linehaul, distribution, and supply chain services, this business moves with precision and needs a finance professional who can do the same. The role offers hands-on exposure to operational finance, decision support, and margin management, with the opportunity to influence outcomes across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts, variance reports, and financial performance summaries
Perform detailed margin, cost, and profitability analysis across business segments
Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
Monitor and report on operational KPIs, overheads, and fleet cost allocations
Business partner with operations, depot managers, and senior stakeholders
Analyse trends and provide commercial insights to improve decision-making
Ensure accuracy of cost allocations, accruals, and month-end journals
Assist with CAPEX tracking, project costing, and internal control compliance
Participate in internal audits and assist with external audit readiness

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a management accounting role, ideally within logistics, transport, supply chain, or warehousing
Strong understanding of operational finance, cost control, and financial planning
Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel required
BCom in Accounting/Management Accounting essential; CIMA qualification or progress toward it highly advantageous
Excellent analytical skills, strong business acumen, and ability to communicate with both finance and non-finance teams
High attention to detail, deadline-driven, and hands-on approach to problem-solving

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.
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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

For more information contact:
Camryn Basson

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