Retail Management Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC023679/CL

Date posted:

Monday, December 15, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Crunch numbers, flex brains, and make spreadsheets bow to your brilliance, your next adventure in management accounting awaits. If turning numbers into strategy makes your heart skip a beat, this is the role for you: you’ll lead reporting, budgeting, and forecasting like a pro, collaborate across teams to make business decisions smarter (and less boring), influence efficiency, guide stakeholders, and actually see your analysis come to life, all while being at the financial helm of a dynamic business where your insights shape strategy, your numbers aren’t just data but decisions, and you get to take on the challenge of impacting multiple support services with clarity and purpose.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Own monthly financial reporting for support services cost centres, ensuring accuracy and insight.
Assist with budgeting and three-year plan consolidation, preparing final submissions like a maestro.
Support forecasting and ad hoc financial investigations, presenting clear, actionable analysis.
Review and report on actual expenditure, monitoring exceptions and ensuring compliance.
Present financial information to stakeholders to help drive business decisions.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BCom + CA(SA), CIMA, or ACCA preferred.
Minimum 5 years post-articles general accounting experience; management accounting in retail is a bonus. Leadership experience desirable.
Advanced Microsoft Office / G-suite, strong analytical, numerical, and presentation skills. Excellent communication and time management.
High energy, performance-driven, accurate, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Apply now!

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CA(SA)
Tax Manager
Senior Tax Consultant
Corporate Tax Manager
Transfer Pricing Manager
Indirect Tax / VAT Manager
International Tax Specialist
Tax Director
Head of Tax
Tax Advisor / Senior Tax Advisor
Tax Principal

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:
Chanél Lubbe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant in Taxation & CA(SA)

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