Management Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU016356/PMA

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Management Accountant to join a well-established manufacturing business. This role is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operations, analysing costs, driving efficiencies, and providing meaningful insights that influence business performance.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a respected player within the manufacturing sector, known for its commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation. The business offers a dynamic environment where finance is deeply integrated into operational decision-making and business strategy.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial information, maintaining robust costing systems, supporting inventory management, and delivering insightful financial analysis to leadership teams. This position offers excellent exposure to both financial and management accounting, making it ideal for an individual looking to broaden their commercial and operational finance experience.
WIIFM: Join a business where your analysis and recommendations will directly influence profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and detailed variance analysis
Manage and maintain costing models, standard costs, inventory valuations, and manufacturing cost controls
Oversee month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing analysis, and profitability reporting
Ensure compliance with financial, tax, and statutory requirements
Act as a key liaison during internal and external audits and maintain audit readiness throughout the year
Analyse gross margins, operational efficiencies, and departmental performance metrics
Partner with operational management to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Degree in Accounting or Finance (Honours advantageous)
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Management Accountant within a manufacturing environment
Strong costing and inventory management experience is essential
Solid understanding of management accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
Proven experience with variance analysis, standard costing, and profitability reporting
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
ERP system experience; Pastel experience advantageous
Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to perform in a deadline-driven environment

Apply now!
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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
- Management Accounting
- Cost and Manufacturing Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Commercial Finance and FP&A
- Financial Management
- Executive Finance Placements
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:
Pascaline Seko
Executive Consultant

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