Management Accountant

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

72912

Date posted:

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
This is an opportunity for a Management Accountant to step into a strategic role where your analysis

POSITION INFO:
Ready to turn complex numbers into powerful business insights? This is an opportunity to step into a strategic finance role where your analysis directly influences operational and commercial decisions. About the company: This globally recognised manufacturing business develops high-performance products distributed across international markets. Known for innovation and quality, the company combines technical excellence with a strong commercial mindset and a collaborative team culture. About the role: As the Management Accountant, you'll sit at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy. Your work will transform manufacturing and financial data into meaningful insights that guide decision-making across the business. From costing and contribution analysis to forecasting and international performance reporting, this role offers strong exposure to both operational and strategic finance. Key responsibilities: Prepare monthly divisional management accounts with clear financial commentary Analyse variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple departments Conduct contribution margin and cost analysis across products, customers, and regions Support financial performance analysis of international distribution entities Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide data-driven insights What we're looking for: CA(SA) or CIMA (completed) (or equivalent international qualification) Minimum 5 years' experience in management accounting, ideally in manufacturing Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, costing, and variance analysis Exposure to ERP systems (Syspro, MS Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar) Advanced Excel and strong financial analysis skills Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders What's in it for you: Work in a globally recognised export-focused manufacturing environment High-impact role with visibility across operations, finance, and commercial teams Opportunity to influence strategic decisions through financial insight Exposure to international operations and multi-currency reporting Apply now and take the next step in your finance career. If you don't hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch - follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

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