Management Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU014856/Camy

Date posted:

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An industry-leading logistics and fleet management company on the West Rand is seeking a results-driven Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment who wants to see their work make a tangible impact on business performance and profitability.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a major player in the logistics and fleet management space, known for operational excellence, innovation, and delivering end-to-end transport solutions across South Africa.

As the Management Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing financial insights, improving cost efficiency, and driving decision-making across operations. You’ll partner closely with fleet, operations, and executive teams to ensure financial targets and business objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
Analyse financial performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Support operational teams with cost analysis, fleet performance metrics, and profitability reporting.
Lead financial planning processes and drive continuous improvement in reporting accuracy and turnaround times.
Monitor cash flow, cost centres, and project spending to ensure financial discipline.
Develop and implement financial controls aligned with operational and strategic objectives.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

BCom Accounting / Finance degree (CIMA preferred).
3–5 years’ experience in a management accounting or cost accounting role, ideally within logistics, transport, or fleet management.
Proven ability to partner with operational teams and influence business outcomes.
Strong Excel and ERP system skills (experience with Sage, Syspro, or SAP advantageous).
Analytical mindset, high attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
Energetic, hands-on, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Apply now!

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Financial Manager
Group Finance Manager
Financial Director
Group Accountant
Financial Accountant
Management Accountant
Cost Accountant
Financial Controller

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
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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