Job title: Management Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, Southern Suburbs
Job published: 12/03/2026
Job ID: 72912

Job Description

Ready to turn complex numbers into powerful business insights? This is an opportunity to step into a strategic finance role where your analysis directly influences operational and commercial decisions.

About the company:

This globally recognised manufacturing business develops high-performance products distributed across international markets. Known for innovation and quality, the company combines technical excellence with a strong commercial mindset and a collaborative team culture.

About the role:

As the Management Accountant, you’ll sit at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy. Your work will transform manufacturing and financial data into meaningful insights that guide decision-making across the business. From costing and contribution analysis to forecasting and international performance reporting, this role offers strong exposure to both operational and strategic finance.

Key responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly divisional management accounts with clear financial commentary
  • Analyse variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple departments
  • Conduct contribution margin and cost analysis across products, customers, and regions
  • Support financial performance analysis of international distribution entities
  • Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide data-driven insights

What we're looking for:

  • CA(SA) or CIMA (completed) (or equivalent international qualification)
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in management accounting, ideally in manufacturing
  • Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, costing, and variance analysis
  • Exposure to ERP systems (Syspro, MS Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar)
  • Advanced Excel and strong financial analysis skills
  • Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders

What’s in it for you:

  • Work in a globally recognised export-focused manufacturing environment
  • High-impact role with visibility across operations, finance, and commercial teams
  • Opportunity to influence strategic decisions through financial insight
  • Exposure to international operations and multi-currency reporting

Apply now and take the next step in your finance career.

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