Our client is looking for a Management Accountant to join their dynamic team based in Maitland for their manufacturing company.

This Management Accountant role is responsible for managing the full financial function in the company. The incumbent will communicate financial results, assist in financial policy development, manage day-to-day financial operations, and ensure robust financial control. The successful candidate will be an experienced finance professional with a background in manufacturing and practical exposure to ERP systems—ideally SAP. Leadership, accuracy, and an analytical mindset are essential to succeed in this position.

BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Formal Schooling / Degree:

  • BCompt (Management Accounting) or equivalent related qualification

• Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years’ post-SAICA articles financial experience
  • Manufacturing industry experience required

• Languages:

  • English (read, write, speak fluently)
    
    KEY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
    • Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP experience highly advantageous)
    • Excellent Excel and data analysis skills
    • Good understanding of standard costing, cost control, and budget management
    MAIN TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Financial Reporting & Communication:

      • Timeous reporting of monthly results to key stakeholders including Shareholders and the Holding Company
      • Communicates financial results to management for performance appraisal against targets

    • Financial Controls & Policy:

      • Assist with developing, implementing, and modifying financial policies and practices
      • Review and monitor Debtors, Creditors, and Cost of Sales
      • Report on Departmental Expenses vs Budgets and Inventory

    • Budgeting & Forecasting:

      • Prepare, upload, and maintain annual budgets in SAP
      • Monitor and manage liquidity: daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting on actual balances vs targets

    • Costing & Analysis:

      • Review and analyse manufacturing costs: overheads, labour, and materials per standard costing
      • Ensure robust management of capex processes and documentation

    • Asset Management:

      • Maintain asset register on ERP system
      • Conduct and reconcile ad hoc and annual physical asset counts against records
      • Maintain inventory register and perform physical vs theoretical counts

    • Team Leadership & Support:

      • Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team
      • Ensure efficient customer service for internal and external users of financial information

    • Ad Hoc Projects & SAP Support:

      • Execute relevant ad-hoc projects and tasks, including Head Office requests
      • Conduct SAP queries and investigations to enable cost savings and process improvement
      • Finalise Trial Balance (TB) including General Ledger (GL) reconciliations
    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
    • Excellent analytical and numerical skills
    • Initiative and problem-solving ability
    • High attention to detail and accuracy
    • Strong communication and leadership skills
    • Ability to work independently and collaborativel