Hire Resolve is currently seeking a Management Accountant to join an electrical transformer manufacturer in Bellville. The Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in the financial operations of the company, with the potential for growth into a Financial Manager position. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in management accounting, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making. They will be responsible for implementing and improving financial systems, analysing key financial data, and providing valuable insights to support critical business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enhance financial control and ERP systems to align management information with world-class standards.
• Ensure accurate reporting of business transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Review and analyse expense variances for company management.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and servicing managers to develop sound costing models and achieve optimal stock control.
• Work with the procurement department to identify major cost drivers and facilitate effective price negotiation with suppliers.
• Manage logistics store management department to ensure accurate daily stock control.
• Mentor finance and admin staff to ensure proper financial control processes through detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Oversee financial control of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Develop budgeting and funding feasibility models.
• Assist in managing the company's investments.
• Conduct foreign exchange purchases and negotiations (Knowledge of SARS import and export regulations advantageous).
• Manage the finance administration department to meet stringent deadlines.
• Evaluate the company’s performance using key financial data.
• Compile forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.
• Conduct risk assessments and advise on ways to minimise risk.
• Provide strategic insights, suggest improvements, and offer solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ensure SARS tax compliance at all times.
• Coordinate with external auditors to manage semester and annual SARS deliverables.

• Proven experience as a management accountant, accounting supervisor, or similar role.
• Solid knowledge of basic and advanced financial accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent understanding of cost accounting and reporting.