Management Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU015165/Camy

Date posted:

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

650000

SUMMARY:
Ready to put numbers behind creativity? We are searching for a sharp, commercially minded Management Accountant who thrives in fast paced, project driven environments. Someone who brings structure to the chaos, clarity to campaign budgets, and insight to the business behind the brand.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a leading player in the marketing and advertising space, delivering award winning campaigns, brand experiences and digital activations across South Africa.

With growing project volumes, multiple revenue streams and an energetic creative culture, the business needs a Management Accountant who can elevate financial visibility and support their rapid scale.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys financial analytics, commercial partnering and operational involvement while collaborating with dynamic creative teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive full budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles across campaigns, departments and group entities
Prepare high quality management accounts, variance analyses and performance insights
Track and analyse campaign profitability, project margins and resource utilisation
Partner with Client Service, Strategy, Production and Operations to support informed decision making
Consolidate reporting across multiple cost centres and business units
Maintain cost control frameworks and identify inefficiencies
Support pricing models, costing templates and financial modelling for pitches
Review month end journals, accruals and provisions
Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls
Assist with strategic planning and scenario modelling

Job Experience & Skills Required:

BCom Accounting or CIMA or similar qualification
3 to 6 years experience in management accounting
Experience in marketing, advertising, creative agencies or project based environments is beneficial
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Ability to communicate financial insights to non finance teams
Commercial mindset with the ability to work under pressure
Detail focused and proactive

Apply now!

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

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

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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