Cost/Management Accountant Role

Responsibilities

Management accounting function may include:

Planning
Budgets and forecasts
Interpreting financial results
Monitoring cash flow
Capital expenditure programmes
Management reporting systems development
Special investigations/reports
Operating efficiency studies
Feasibility studies and investment portfolios
Candidate Requirements

Minimum qualifications / experience

Senior certificate (NQF 4).
CTA/CEMA will be advantageous.
Pastel Evolution/Xero experience will be advantageous.
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
Other requirements

South African citizen.
Code B driver’s license and own transport.
Willing to work overtime and be available after business hours.
Business travel, nationally.
Competencies

MS Office with excellent Excel skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in financial accounting & reporting, including external statutory reporting and audit.
Working knowledge of data entry management.
Multi-functional project management.
Good understanding of strategic planning and management thereof.
Knowledge of policy conceptualisation, analysis and implementation.
Mathematical computations skis
Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
People management skills
Knowledge of South African Taxation.
Key performance indicators

Preparation of monthly statement, management reports and demand letters.
Maintain confidentiality and non-disclosure of confidential information.
Maintain financial security through internal controls
Comply with payment, reporting and tax requirements as well as SARS regulations.
Quality control on invoicing by company ensuring accuracy and timeous forwarding.
Assist with and manage system reconciliations.
Manage credit apps received from new clients as well as requests for new client accounts to be opened on the relevant accounting systems.
Renewal of facility letters.
Sign off recons, cash flow and cash flow forecast.
Maintain all financial transactions that affect the creditors book and age analysis
Professional preparation of all documentation sent out to clients/contractors.
Prepare annual budget and budget resets.
Assist and manage liaisons when annual audits are performed.
Balance sheet recons and releasing of payments.
Implement, control/manage resources and procedures within approved budget guidelines.
Monitor service deliverables to ensure services are completed within budget.
Directing and coordinating activities of the entity concerned with the operation, pricing, sales and distribution of client products.
Developing of plans and processes to improve efficiency and performance.
Monitor performance of implemented solutions continuously improving implementation capability.
Review financial statements, sales, activity reports and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement.
Determine service cost estimates as well as areas needing cost reduction and improvement.
Control and allocate sales and expense budgets.
Interpret and apply company policies/procedures.