Management Accountant
Career Minded
Our client is seeking an Operational Management Accountant to join their finance team in Pretoria. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with 1–4 years' experience who enjoys working closely with operations, inventory, and financial reporting.
The successful candidate will play a key role in stock control, stock counts, cost management, and financial administration within a fast-paced operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and oversee regular stock counts and stock reconciliations
- Investigate and report on stock variances
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with stock control processes
- Prepare monthly management accounts and reports
- Assist with month-end procedures and reconciliations
- Analyse costs, margins, and operational performance
- Process journals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Ensure accurate financial records and reporting
- Work closely with operational management to improve controls and efficiencies
Skills and Attributes
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Hands-on approach and willingness to work within operations
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys combining accounting with operational involvement, particularly within a stock-intensive environment.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant Accounting qualification (Diploma, Degree, BCom or similar)
- Completed SAIPA articles advantageous
- 1–4 years' relevant accounting experience
- Experience within hospitality, food service, manufacturing, retail, FMCG, or a similar stock-driven environment
- Experience working on the Pilot system is essential
- Strong understanding of stock control and inventory management
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Negotiable depending on experience
Please apply through the PNET website or send your CV to ***email_hidden***