Managment Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client, a prominent South African hospitality group, offers more than just employment, it’s an environment where you can develop, succeed, and contribute within a vibrant, people-centric team. With a strong emphasis on growth and innovation, you’ll be part of a high-energy setting where your input truly matters.

This role is perfectly suited to a motivated Management Accountant who thrives on working with data, providing commercial insight, and contributing to business performance. You will play an integral role in financial reporting, enhancing controls, and delivering accurate, value-adding insights to support strategic decisions.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Financial Manager, assisting with key financial and operational deliverables.
• Compile and review monthly management accounts, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts accurately.
• Provide timely financial analysis and reporting with a strong focus on precision.
• Perform balance sheet reviews, analyse variances, resolve discrepancies, and offer practical recommendations.
• Promote robust governance and internal controls, identifying improvements where needed.
• Assess internal audit outcomes and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Support operations through analytical insights, including profitability, cost control, and KPI tracking.
• Assist with sustainability and environmental reporting.
• Prepare board packs, oversee CAPEX budgets, and contribute to feasibility and ad hoc projects.

• CA(SA) with post article experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Management Accounting position.
• Strong grasp of hospitality industry financial practices.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS, taxation, and the Companies Act.
• SAP experience is essential.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel to various sites as required.