Management Accountant (CA(SA)) - 12-Month Contract - JHB

Introduction Management Accountant (CA(SA)) – 12-Month Contract

Location: Johannesburg North Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months) Schedule: Full-Time CTC: Up to R800,000 per annum (Negotiable)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established global organisation based in Johannesburg North, is seeking a high-calibre Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This opportunity is suited to a commercially astute finance professional who has moved beyond a purely audit-focused background and has gained strong hands-on experience in a business/commercial finance environment.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business partnering, providing meaningful financial insights to support strategic decision-making at senior leadership level.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Commercial Analysis

Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and Profit & Loss reports Perform detailed variance analysis across multiple business units Translate financial data into commercial insights and actionable recommendations Analyse financial performance trends to support business strategy

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

Lead and coordinate budgeting and forecasting cycles Maintain and continuously refine cash flow forecasting models Drive improvements in financial planning processes and reporting accuracy

Governance, Compliance & Audit

Ensure full compliance with IFRS and internal governance frameworks Manage and coordinate external audit processes Support statutory reporting and group compliance requirements

Financial Control, Tax & Assets

Oversee fixed asset registers and related accounting processes Support tax compliance and reporting obligations Assist with cash management, banking, and financial controls

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

Act as a finance business partner to operational and commercial teams Support pricing analysis, profitability assessments, and cost optimisation initiatives Provide ad-hoc financial insights and reporting to senior stakeholders, including: Financial Manager Financial Director CEO Contribute to group-level reporting and strategic initiatives

Requirements

Qualified CA(SA) – non-negotiable Completed articles (Big 4 or equivalent preferred) 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience, with clear exposure to: Commercial finance FP&A / management accounting Business partnering Demonstrated move out of pure audit into a commercial environment Strong knowledge of IFRS Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling advantageous)

Key Competencies

Strong commercial acumen and analytical thinking Ability to translate financial data into business insight High attention to detail with strong governance mindset Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Proactive, solutions-driven approach

Additional Considerations

This is a 12-month contract role, with the potential for reassessment based on performance and business requirements Candidates must be open to contract-based employment Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate immediate or short notice availability