Management Accountant

About the Opportunity

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Management Accountant to join a dynamic and growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your accounting expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment, working remotely with a company that services UK clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, possess excellent analytical skills, and are eager to add value to multiple client businesses, we encourage you to apply. While this is a remote position, our client is considering establishing an office in Cape Town in the future, offering potential opportunities for local collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly Profit & Loss statements and Management Accounts for multiple clients.
• Managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions.
• Performing Bank Reconciliations.
• Processing Journal entries.
• Conducting Variance Analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Developing and maintaining Cashflow forecasts.
• Contributing to financial planning and forecasting activities.
• Adapting to and utilizing various client accounting systems.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to add value to client businesses through financial insights and recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree is essential.
• Post-graduate qualification or active pursuit of CIMA is highly advantageous.
• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Xero proficiency is a MUST.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable with occasional phone calls to internal teams.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new accounting software and client-specific systems.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and results-oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Location and Working Hours

• Remote position based in Cape Town, South Africa.
• Working hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM SAST.
• Note: Work will be performed to accommodate UK client needs.

Salary

• R500,000 – R600,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.