262 Cma jobs in South Africa

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Our client is on the hunt for a dynamic Management Accountant to join their growing team in Atlantis — where your financial expertise will help shape smarter decisions and drive real impact.

• Accountable for the company's compliance with GAAP / IFRS requirements.
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reports and the analysis of key financial information to optimise planning and cost management and drive performance to strategy requirements.
• Ensure compliance on fiscal, POPIA, BBBEE and EE compliance requirements.
• Assist with annual budget and mid-year forecast preparation to deliver the company strategy.
• Annual external audit responsibility: Financial, BBBEE.

• Driving the month-end procedures and timing within the finance team as well as the company.
• Oversee and control the processing of general journals: accruals and provisions.
• Prepare / review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accruals are cleared within the set timeframe.
• Continuous review of month-end processes to drive improvements to the management pack and reduce the time to close the month-end.
• Timely presentation of the monthly management pack and balance sheet for FE review.
• Publish condensed management pack for CEO review.

• Monthly month-end procedure review meeting to drive improvements and resolve issues that impacted negatively on the month-end.
• Budget performance reports to budget managers, driving adherence to budget / forecast in place.

• Prepare commercial Customer and Product Profitability reports.
• Maintain reports and implement improvements where identified.

• Ensure the business adheres to local tax laws in terms of tax compliance and payment submissions where VAT, Income tax, payroll tax and corporate tax are concerned.
• Develop and implement financial reporting to align with the relevant accounting standards such as IRFS and GAAP.

• Manage the BBBEE and EE reporting requirements with the various stakeholders in the company to ensure on time submission as required.
• Develop and grow knowledge base of BBBEE and EE requirements and make recommendations to the business to contain risk and improve ratings.
• Develop and grow knowledge base of POPIA requirements and ensure legal compliance is in place throughout the company.

• Collaborate with external insurance brokers in consultation with management to negotiate the best terms.
• Understand the insurance coverage and requirements and related products available in terms of Property insurance, Liability insurance, Business interruption insurance, Cyber liability insurance and Vehicle insurance. Understanding the financial implications of the different types of insurance on cost and financial statements.
• Develop process to ensure that insurance premiums, claims, and liabilities are properly reflected in the financial statements.

• Publish and control the year end close off procedures.
• Ensure audit requirements are obtained and complied with prior to audit commencement.
• Managing on site audit and drafting of AFS.

• Manage fixed asset register on Evolution and ensure asset files are up to date.
• Maintain wear and tear schedule.

• Involvement with project implementation if required.
• Annual budget preparation and upload on financial system.

• B Comm (Acc) / CA or relevant qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a management accountant roll
• Strong team management experience
• Project implemetation experience as project lead

• Leading and motivating a team.
• Managing conflict in the team and building a team spirit
• Encouraging team decision making and provide opportunity to the team to give feedback
• Strong interpersonal communication.
• Good time management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Adaptable and not adverse to changes.
• Spreadsheet proficiency.
• Deadline driven.

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About the job Management Accountant

Location: Cape Town

Our Client, an internationally recognised non-profit organisation that provides Health Care Services throughout South Africa, is looking for a Management Accountant to join their dynamic team! Their work culture is adapted to the constantly‑evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution‑driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Responsible for the gathering and analysing of financial information, supporting and developing budgets, reporting, information dissemination and analysis. This role will provide direct support to the Financial Manager/Financial Management Team including month‑end processes, audit preparation and execution and other ad hoc tasks.

• Registered CA (SA) with minimum 1 year experience as an Accountant / Cost Accountant; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Post article experience in financial reporting, financial management, or a related field desirable.
• Previous SAP and Power BI experience preferred.
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages (Advanced Excel skills).
• Clear credit and criminal record.

• Prepare project specific and organisational budgets/financial reports as and when needed.
• Budget development in support of new business activities.
• Ensuring that organisational policies are considered in all budgeting processes.
• Develop and update appropriate templates to assist in budget consolidation and may need to interact with sub‑awardees and review budgets prepared by sub‑awardees to ensure quality standards are maintained, if applicable.
• Review budgets/forecasts prepared by others to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Facilitate accurate forecasting for projects.
• Maintain and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders (funders, government, auditors etc.).
• Assist and support the financial management team.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and numerical abilities.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Deadline driven.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Motivate and co‑ordinate people, tasks and resources to achieve deadlines.

Job Summary

The Feedem Group seeks to appoint a Management Accountant to provide support to Operations and Heads of Departments by performing complete analysis and reporting in compliance with legislative framework. Managing the administration clerk team.

Western Cape, Bellville

• CA (SA) advantageous , CIMA, BCompt, Bcom Accounting or similar degree
• SAIPA OR SAICA registered
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in service or similar industry
• English / additional SA languages would be advantageous
• Experience with Financial Information System and other Operational Support Systems
• Advanced MS Office proficiency
• Valid drivers license with own transport

• Business Acumen
• Excellent communication skills
• Performance Driven
• Bugeting and Forecasting
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Promotes Collaboration and Stakeholder engagement

• Financial Management
• Financial Planning and Budget Management
• Provide support to operations and HODs with the efficient and effective budget planning process.
• Provide guidance with the preparation, capturing and reviewing of the annual budget.
• Controlling and forecasting income and expenditure.
• Ensuring proper standard operating procedures are in place.
• Reconciliation
• Reconciliation between the accounting system and the Unit P&L Reports and ensure that adequate communication takes place and resolve all variances.
• Resolve all variances and differences on the monthly General Ledger account reconciliations together within the required deadlines for the companies.
• Ensure that monthly reconciliations have been compiled by the required standard.
• Ensure that any balance sheet and control accounts arising out of monthly transactions have been captured, reconciled and accounted for.
• Review reconciliation of GL Accounts for all division.

• Preparation, requesting authorisation and processing of approved monthly journals as and when guide required in the normal course of business.
• Resolution of queries that might arise during the annual financial and BEE audits.
• Ensure that the monthly financial reports have been compiled, verified and distributed to operations and management.
• Ensure that all deadlines in terms of financial reporting and submission of reconciliations are adhered to (financial report monthly and annually).
• Produce monthly Management accounts for presentation to the Group Financial Manager and Group Management Accountant and whenever required.

• Ensure that assets purchased, sold / disposed or transferred have been accounted for on the asset module.
• Liaising with the operations team on profitability and performance of contracts.
• Ensure that all client contracts and renewals are kept up to date and ensure contracts signed off by operations.
• Manage communication with creditors department in the resolution of outstanding supplier invoices / purchase orders and credit notes

• Ensuring accurate data when reporting on an ongoing basis

• Developing and implementing cost-effective financial policies and procedures, as well as mitigating financial risks.
• Ensure company compliance to legislation applicable to your division (e.g. Bargaining Council, Department of Labour, COIDA, SARS, etc.)
• Maintain your membership to regulatory bodies / professional bodies if applicable.
• Ensure individual compliance with IFRS

• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports.
• Provide leadership to team members.
• Create a conducive environment which translates into productivity and high morale within the Organisation.
• Inspire direct reports and team members to deliver on key performance areas.
• Lead and manage the end-to-end performance management process for direct reports bi-annually.
• Leading the focus on development and create learning environment, to instil value creation for high value contributors.
• Lead and manage the Talent Management Process within the organisation by identifying successors on key roles.
• Create and implement strategies in collaboration with HR to evaluate and maintain employee satisfaction

• Manage Internal and external relationships
• Support and collaborate with all Managers and Heads of Departments within the organisation and prioritising related requests and proposals with regards to finance.
• Collaborate and manage internal and external stakeholders with functions relating to Feedem Group
• Effective engagement with external key stakeholders and provision of high levels of service.
• Maintains good relationships with internal and external stakeholders by engaging them frequently.
• Consisive and clear communication with relative stakeholders.

Overall responsibility :

Accountable for the company's compliance with GAAP / IFRS requirements

Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reports and the analysis of key financial information to optimise planning and cost management and drive performance to strategy requirements

Ensure compliance on fiscal, POPIA, BBBEE and EE compliance requirements

Assist with annual budget and mid-year forecast preparation to deliver the company strategy

Annual external audit responsibility : Financial, BBBEE

Driving the month-end procedures and timing within the finance team as well as the company

Oversee and control the processing of general journals : accruals and provisions

Prepare / review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accruals are cleared within the set timeframe

Continuous review of month-end processes to drive improvements to the management pack and reduce the time to close the month-end

Timeous presentation of the monthly management pack and balance sheet for FE review

Publish condensed management pack for CEO review

Create finance presentation with FE

Monthly month-end procedure review meeting to drive improvements and resolve issues that impacted negatively on the month-end

Budget performance reports to budget managers, driving adherence to budget / forecast in place

Prepare commercial Customer and Product Profitability reports

Maintain reports and implement improvements where identified

Ensure the business adheres to local tax laws in terms of tax compliance and payment submissions where VAT, Income tax, payroll tax and corporate tax are concerned

Develop and implement financial reporting to align with the relevant accounting standards such as IRFS and GAAP

Manage the BBBEE and EE reporting requirements with the various stakeholders in the company to ensure on time submission as required

Develop and grow knowledge base of BBBEE and EE requirements and make recommendations to the business to contain risk and improve ratings

Develop and grow knowledge base of POPIA requirements and ensure legal compliance is in place throughout the company

Collaborate with external insurance brokers in consultation with management to negotiate the best terms.

Understand the insurance coverage and requirements and related products available in terms of Property insurance, Liability insurance, Business interruption insurance, Cyber liability insurance and Vehicle insurance. Understanding the financial implications of the different types of insurance on cost and financial statements

Develop process to ensure that insurance premiums, claims, and liabilities are properly reflected in the financial statements

Publish and control the year end close off procedures

Ensure audit requirements are obtained and complied with prior to audit commencement

Managing on site audit and drafting of AFS

Manage fixed asset register on Evolution and ensure asset files are up to date

Maintain wear and tear schedule

Involvement with project implementation if required

Annual budget preparation and upload on financial system

B Comm (Acc) / CA or relevant qualification

Minimum 5 years' experience in a management accountant roll

Strong team management experience

Project implemetation experience as project lead

Leading and motivating a team.

Managing conflict in the team and building a team spirit

Encouraging team decision making and provide opportunity to the team to give feedback

Strong interpersonal communication

Good time management skills

Strong analytical abilities

Adaptable and not adverse to changes

Spreadsheet proficiency

Deadline driven

Looking to take your finance career to the next level? Step into a role where your financial insights drive real business decisions and your analytical mindset makes a tangible impact in a fast-moving, results-focused environment.

We're looking for a competent and driven Management Accountant to join a well-established business based in Cape Town . This is a hybrid, permanent role – ideal for someone who thrives on financial problem-solving and enjoys getting deep into the numbers to influence decision-making.

• Analyze key financial data to support strategic planning and decision-making
• Manage cost and income allocations, monitor standard recovery rates, and track variances
• Prepare and review monthly income statements and management accounts
• Support budgeting and forecasting using IDU software and SAGE X3 ERP
• Assist with financial reporting, costing, and variance analysis across business units
• Lead and develop junior finance staff, and contribute to Shared Services tasks like VAT submissions, cash flow forecasting, and monthly transactions

Overview

As the Management Accountant, your duties include the following :

Prepare and analyse management accounts, budgets and forecasts

Deliver accurate financial reporting and variance analysis

Support executive decision-making with performance insights and trend analysis

Ensure compliance with industry regulations, governance, and internal controls

Partner with business units to drive efficiencies and profitability

• 5-7 years of experience as a Management Accountant within financial services
• Strong analytical, reporting, and budgeting experience with the ability to provide actionable insights

• Completed Finance / Accounting degree
• Completed SAIPA or CIMA articles
• Registered with SAIPA or CIMA

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Management Accountant

OutSouth delivers outsourced finance solutions tailored to UK recruitment agencies. We provide the full finance function, including bookkeeping, contractor payroll, management accounts, and cashflow forecasting, all for a fixed monthly fee. OutSouth gives recruitment businesses the clarity and control they need to scale. Our mission is simple: to remove the burden of finance, so agencies can focus on placing talent and driving growth.

Role Description

This is a part-time Management Accountant role. They will be responsible for a variety of finance-related tasks such as maintaining financial records, processing invoices, managing contractor payroll, preparing management accounts, and assisting with cash flow forecasting. This is a hybrid role, located in Stilbaai, with some work from home acceptable.

Qualifications

• Experience with bookkeeping, financial records maintenance, and processing invoices
• Skills in payroll management and accounts preparation
• Knowledge of cash flow forecasting and management accounts
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Xero and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid work environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred
• Previous experience in the finance sector or with recruitment agencies is a plus

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance reports.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with operational and strategic objectives.
• Analyse production and operational costs, highlighting opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Partner with departmental managers to provide financial guidance and decision support.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant reporting standards.
• Support year-end audits, statutory reporting, and internal control improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.

• BCom Accounting / Finance degree.
• 35 years post-articles or relevant management accounting experience, preferably within FMCG, agriculture, or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to interpret complex data.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems knowledge (SAP, Syspro, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented with a track record of meeting deadlines.

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Management Accountant - Cape Town (Hybrid)
Empower entrepreneurs. Lead with insight. Thrive in a values-driven team.

Why this role?
We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our growing Cape Town team.

You'll partner closely with a portfolio of SMEs, owning their financial processes, solving real-world problems, and building strong relationships while growing your technical and advisory skills.
What you'll be doing:
Monthly Accounting - Take full ownership of accounting deliverables for a portfolio of SMEs.

Payroll Processing - Run accurate payrolls using SimplePay and ensure compliance.

SARS Compliance - Handle all legislative submissions including VAT, PAYE, ITR, and Provisional Tax.

Client Interaction - Build strong relationships, communicate clearly, and act as a trusted financial partner.

Ad Hoc Projects - Solve unique client problems, handle accounting queries, and lead special projects.

Financial Management - Offer valuable financial insights, support strategic planning, and help clients grow sustainably.
What you bring:
A Degree or Honours in Accounting or Management Accounting
Completed articles and on track for CGMA or Professional Accountant (SA)
3-5 years' experience in an accounting-related role
Hands-on knowledge of Xero, Dext/Hubdoc, SimplePay, Dear Systems, and Vend
Proven ability in drafting AFS using CaseWare or Draftworx
Experience in a client-facing role
A tech-savvy mindset and enthusiasm for learning and improving systems
A passion for working with startups and small businesses
Who we are
Iridium is a market-leading cloud accounting firm at the intersection of finance and technology. We're passionate about partnering with high-growth SMEs, transforming how they do business through smart systems, sound financial thinking, and real human connection.

We've been recognised as:
Xero Partner of the Year - South Africa (2023)
Twice-nominated for the same title in 2021 & 2022

Our clients are ambitious, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and we love helping them thrive.
Why you'll love working with us
Health & Fitness First - We encourage a healthy, fit lifestyle with a wellness benefit.

Flexibility - Work remotely with flexible hours, so you can balance life and performance.

Chilled Culture - Casual dress code, regular social events, and a work environment that values connection and collaboration.

Study Support - We fund CIMA studies, including study leave and practical exposure and experience to help you qualify with confidence.