Management Accountant

SUMMARY:
Accelerate your international finance career within an elite, fast-growing global financial operations powerhouse offering local impact and international exposure.

POSITION INFO:
A highly respected, multinational market leader specializing in global tax compliance and cross-border transactional financial services is seeking a commercially agile Management Accountant to join their high-performing division in Johannesburg. This is far from a standard, static bookkeeping desk. This role is a strategic launchpad designed for a newly qualified or developing CIMA\/CGMA professional who wants to transition raw operational data into high-level corporate direction. The environment is fast-paced, tech-forward, and highly collaborative, serving as the ultimate platform for an ambitious analyst to work closely with international stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Forward-Looking Financial Planning: Take active ownership of the budgeting, rolling forecasting, and financial modeling processes to map out global operational growth. Dual-Focus Reporting & Analysis: Compile and interpret both internal management packs and statutory financial reporting elements, ensuring absolute transparency and accuracy for executive review. Deep-Dive Variance Modeling: Perform comprehensive variance analysis, evaluating actual monthly performance against targets to isolate cost drivers and revenue leakage. Strategic Advisory & Recommendations: Translate complex financial metrics into actionable, high-level business recommendations aimed at driving corporate profitability and resource optimization. Cross-Functional Business Partnering: Collaborate deeply across regional and operational departments, providing high-touch internal stakeholder support to non-financial divisional leaders. Job Experience and Skills Required: A completed CIMA or CGMA qualification (ACMA\/FCMA) is non-negotiable. Newly Qualified (NQ) up to 3 years of post-qualification corporate accounting or commercial finance experience. Candidates from any complex operational background (e.g., financial services, technology, logistics, or manufacturing) are encouraged to apply. Exceptional proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel data modeling, financial analysis tools, and modern corporate ERP ecosystems. An analytical, logical mindset with the communication confidence to partner with high-level internal stakeholders, combined with the flexibility. Apply now! For more exciting vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: CA(SA) General Finance 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: Mikayla Taylor Connect with me on LinkedIn!