Management Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client who is a supplier of specialist commercial vehicle glass and sliding window solutions is urgently looking to employ an experienced Management Accountant

POSITION INFO:

Location: Struandale, Port Elizabeth

Job Description: 

To assume overall accountability for the financial reporting of the Site and to support the site manufacturing management team in achieving the financial and operational objectives set out for the plant and assume an active role in the management activities of the site management team and be a custodian of good Corporate Governance in order to ensure that integrity is maintained in the reporting of the financial performance of the Plant. 

Requirements: If you do not meet the requirements your application will not be considered

• Matric
• BCOM Accounting Degree
• CIMA/ CA Candidates preferred
• 5 years of Management Accounting experience
• 5 years in a large manufacturing costing environment
• Sound IFRS knowledge
• Must have knowledge of Financial Accounting Principles and Corporate Governance
• Must have Knowledge of the CPA
• Must have knowledge of Cost Accounting Principles, product costing, and analysis
• Working knowledge of integrated SAP

Responsibilities:

• Drive Business Results through World-Class Controller function in order to impact business results by ensuring short interval controls are in place, driving cost-saving initiatives, adhering to strict budget controls and sound Corporate Governance and Internal Controls.
• Ensuring stock accuracy and working capital optimization by auditing cycle counts, reviewing stock for slow-moving items, and optimizing stock holding in working with the Logistics and Planning Manager.
• Provide accurate Financial Reporting, Budgets, and Forecasts and ensure all balance sheet items are reconciled.
• Accurate costing of products,  identifying cost-saving opportunities, and reviewing of loss percentages and standards.
• Provide support for the site management team by calculating the financial impact of any decisions to be taken and being part of the CI teams.  
• Provide value-adding reporting and assisting in achieving site strategic goals.
• To ensure the Cost Accountant is effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff is developed and mentored through the talent management and IDP processes to drive capability in business.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and appropriate forecasts and budgets in line with the business timetable and meet all other reporting deadlines.
• Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision-making for the business.  

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