Management Accountant (6 Month Contract)

SUMMARY:
Management Accountant (6 Month Contract)
We are currently seeking a Management Accountant that will be working on a 6-month contract for a globally recognised mining group. The successful candidate should come with at least 5 years’ experience working on either SAP or the JD Edwards system and encompass a relevant Cost Accounting Degree. The position will be based in Meyerton, Vaal Triangle, Gauteng.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cost Accounting.
• Chartered Accountant or Certified Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification.
• At least 5 years of experience working with JD Edwards or SAP systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-articles experience as a Management Accountant in the mining and/or manufacturing industry, including at least 2 years in a middle management role.

• Ensure compliance with the Board-approved Financial Governance and Accounting Policy.
• Adhere to company procedures and maintain robust financial systems and controls.
• Implement and maintain the company’s budget process and guidelines.

• Coordinate inputs for the Annual Strategic Planning and Budget process.
• Collaborate with Cost Centre Managers to gather budget inputs.
• Prepare operational reports for management accounts.
• Conduct profitability sensitivity analysis reports.
• Prepare forecasts and flash reports.
• Perform detailed variance analysis on operational cost reports.
• Compile cost reports for all Cost Centre Managers.
• Provide ad-hoc reports as required.

• Analyse material cost drivers.
• Prepare and analyze inventory aging reports.
• Participate in all types of inventory counts.
• Reconcile Inventory General Ledgers (GLs) in detail.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly cash flow projections.

• Ensure accurate and consistent unit cost calculations per product.
• Collaborate closely with the production team.
• Report on production cost drivers and analyze discrepancies.

• Prepare capital expenditure (Capex) budgets.
• Manage and reconcile assets under construction.
• Evaluate capital projects to ensure financial viability.
• apitalize capital projects promptly.
• Prepare Capex reports comparing actuals versus budget.

• Assist in identifying and managing financial risks within the finance function.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of financial controls.
• Complete relevant sections of the Risk Register.

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Implement agreed-upon audit recommendations.
• Address and resolve audit-related queries promptly.

• Manage and develop the Cost Accountant and other relevant team members.