11 Management Accounting jobs in Gauteng

Job Summary

• Specific Role Purpose: Role will be focused on reporting and planning of all financial and management information within finance.
• Analysing and reporting of financial information in an accurate, complete and timely manner and providing business with meaningful insights and value-add perspective to enable decision making
• Continuously seeking ways to improve operations by scaling automated financial processes, performing deep dives on several topics and trend analyses.
• Crafting financial solutions aligned to all appropriate controls, business financial health and growth objectives.

Job Description

Financial Planning Accountabilities

• Assist finance manager in developing processes and controls to ensure that the planning process is effective, supports business strategies and completed within the required timelines with the appropriate level of details.
• Build the financial model to support the business plan and ensure the model is in compliance with model governance through annual model review
• Understand and review assumptions provided by business to support the forecast
• Understand and integrate Treasury, Risk, and Finance data from a BU perspective, where appropriate.
• Prepare and process all journals relating to the forecast on the relevant system within the required timelines.
• Review all journal entries posted relating to the forecast to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Provide accurate, complete and timeous reporting of the forecast to relevant stakeholders
• Prepare for all cycles in advance and ensure adequate engagement with the relevant finance and business teams.
• Transform and evolve Finance planning, tracking and control processes
• Present financial planning results to business highlighting performance and provide meaningful insights on possible risks and opportunities for the near future
• Take a commercial view on business and provide contextual insights into planned performance results
• Interact with the stakeholders to agree minimum quality standards, as well as an agreed method of communicating and resolving any identified quality deficiencies in the planning process.

Financial Reporting Accountabilities 

• Build trust in the finance function through the creation of a single source of financial information which is corroborated by related management information sources and alignment to the agreed accounting principles, methodologies, and underlying data are correctly applied.
• Ensure appropriate, quality and timeous delivery of accurate financial and non-financial management information to support business objectives and expectations, including appropriate financial and non-financial metrics, valid and insightful comments and packaging the information in a relevant and appropriate manner.
• Own the process of delivery of high-quality information for regular and ad-hoc enhanced reporting to agreed requirements, timelines, and standards.
• Own and co-ordinate the core finance processes for PPB FDS Finance and contribute to the effectiveness of these processes for PPB and Group Finance (annual planning, forecasting, spend trajectory and reporting).
• Develop and implement control procedures as deficiencies or exceptions are identified which support the production of error-free reports. Assess and drive improvement of business accounting practices and policies.
• Validate all financial and management reporting information for flash results, month end financial results and utilisation and reporting of various key metrics
• Integrate advanced modelling and analysis capability to provide actionable intelligence, beyond data within the function.
• Generate finance narratives and insights driving business; and build/advise on pioneering new propositions.
• Take a commercial view on business and provide contextual insights into performance reports.
• Present financial results to business highlighting performance against plans, prior performance and providing meaningful insights on possible risks and opportunities for the near future
• Align to processes around month-end, year-end and planning cycles across the PPB finance community and BU based on the requirements from Group. Prepare for all cycles in advance and ensure adequate engagement with the relevant finance and BU teams.
• Interact with the stakeholders to agree minimum quality standards, as well as an agreed method of communicating and resolving any identified quality deficiencies in the reporting process.
• Act in line with the correct governance and control frameworks across the Finance team, as well as for proactively addressing any deficiencies and exceptions.
• Ensure that the CFO is appraised of key financial issues that need to be raised with executive leadership to enable integrity and timely management the BU.
• Know BU financial ambitions and balance sheet aspirations of PPB in performance reporting.
• Contribute to BCM & cybersecurity processes relevant to the BU and finance execution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on financial data integrity, accounting processes, reconciliations’, analysis and reporting for end-to-end Financial Management in business area.
• Responsible for continuous operational excellence and real-time responsiveness of finance to enable business to achieve growth and profitability objectives.
• Focus on information-driven performance improvement and formulate data into easy access standardised views.
• Maintain stewardship and excellence which drives performance and sustainable growth through preservation of financial integrity.

People Investment Accountabilities

• Peer responsibility: Coach, inspire, engage, mentor and develop finance and business savvy leaders.
• Network with finance colleagues across GFD and create awareness of challenges, opportunities and issues and encourage collaboration
• Focus on Finance skills evolution and remaining relevant.
• Embrace the value of finance partnership in Big Data, Advanced Analytics, mergers and acquisitions, and partnerships into the core of our business.
• Ensure deep personal understanding of income statement, balance sheet, margin returns, variance analysis, capital and liquidity requirements, revenues, assets, liabilities and capital, expenses, headcount analytics and other key ratios through relevant business engagement.

Role / Person Specification

• Minimum B-degree (NQF level no.7) Desired Post Graduate Degree (NQF level no.8+), CA (SA) or CIMA qualification preferred.
• 3+ years professional financial management experience

Knowledge and skills:

• Experience in executing finance processes.
• Experience in commercial innovation environments
• Broad Finance including strategic, commercial, legal, risk and operational aspects
• Understanding of the financial services sector within a professional business environment
• Knowledge of building collaborative work environments

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)

End Date: October 14, 2025 

• Accounting / Financial Services jobs

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Manager: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our senior leadership team. This role is responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, and management across the business, ensuring robust decision-making and sustainable growth. Success in this role means delivering accurate financial insights, building strong collaborative relationships with business leaders, and embedding financial stewardship into day-to-day operations.
• The ideal candidate will bring proven senior leadership experience, strong FP&A expertise, and the ability to lead and inspire a team. They will combine deep technical knowledge with excellent stakeholder management skills, shaping financial strategies that align with organisational goals and enable business agility.

Some of the awesome things you would be involved with:
Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Lead financial planning and analysis processes to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee cost models for services, projects, and components to meet strategic objectives.
• Define and implement charging models for service provision and consumption-based costs (e.g., cloud services).
• Analyse and forecast revenue streams, ensuring accurate visibility of top-line performance across products, services, and geographies.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth and margin improvement through pricing strategies, product mix optimisation, and commercial insights.
• Partner with sales, product, and commercial teams to align financial planning with revenue-generating activities and market opportunities.
• Develop revenue reporting dashboards and models that enable proactive monitoring of pipeline, conversion, and retention metrics.
• Provide strategic input on go-to-market initiatives, pricing structures, and customer profitability analysis.
• Align budgeting, forecasting, and accounting practices with organisational objectives.
• Prepare and present insightful financial analysis, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Incorporate scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessment into budgets and forecasts.
• Provide proactive financial risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor business unit financial performance against KPIs, offering insights and recommendations.
• Drive adoption of financial practices that support iterative and agile ways of working.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to support cost management, optimisation, and decision-making.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and select suitable candidates for open positions.
• Onboard and integrate new team members effectively.
• Manage the performance and development of team members.
• Set, track, and monitor KPIs for the team.
• Provide continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Build an engaged, motivated, and high-performing team culture.

Key Relationships

• Chief Financial Officer and Finance Leadership Team
• Executive Leadership Team and Business Unit Heads
• Product, Technology, and Operational Leaders 
• Legal, Risk, and Compliance Teams
• External Auditors and Regulatory Bodies

What you will bring:
Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required).
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or CPA (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in Finance, Finance Planning and Analysis
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in FP&A leadership roles within complex organisations

Professional Skills and Competencies
Financial Management & Control

• Manage financial resources responsibly, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Design and oversee cost and charging models that balance cost recovery with sustainable revenue growth.
• Anticipate and mitigate financial risks while enabling agile and adaptive practices that support commercial performance.

Revenue & Commercial Insight

• Analyse and forecast revenue streams across products, services, and geographies, providing clarity on pipeline, retention, and growth.
• Partner with commercial, sales, and product teams to align financial planning with revenue-generating activities and market opportunities.
• Support pricing, margin, and product-mix decisions through robust analysis and commercial modelling.
• Develop and maintain revenue dashboards and KPIs to monitor performance and inform strategic actions.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Lead the design and delivery of budgets and forecasts that integrate both revenue and cost perspectives.
• Apply scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to test assumptions on sales, pricing, and market demand.
• Ensure forecasting processes incorporate leading indicators of revenue performance, not just cost trends.

Business Intelligence & Data Visualisation

• Oversee BI and financial analysis activities, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights through effective dashboards, reports, and presentations.
• Apply knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar) to support decision-making and performance tracking.
• Champion data-driven storytelling, ensuring insights are communicated in a way that influences senior stakeholders.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Coach and develop team members, including financial and BI analysts, to build strong analytical and commercial capabilities.
• Communicate financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders, translating analysis into business impact.

• Accounting / Financial Services jobs

Summary:

• The Analyst: FP&A is responsible for supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis processes for an assigned portfolio by delivering reliable data, preparing reports, and providing foundational insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.

FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Business Partnership

• Provide analytical support to enable financial insights for strategic business reviews and operational decision-making.
• Assist in translating commercial trends into financial implications.
• Prepare standardised reporting packs and dashboards for performance reviews.
• Monitor key financial KPIs and surface early signals or anomalies with supporting commentary.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

• Prepare first-cut inputs for monthly rolling forecasts, annual budgeting cycles, and long-term financial planning.
• Build and update basic to moderately complex financial models and scenario analyses for portfolio areas.
• Conduct trend analysis, variance investigations, and forecast accuracy reporting.

P&L Ownership and Performance Management

• Populate and validate financial performance templates for assigned P&L lines.
• Support cost centre reviews with line managers and functional leads.
• Track key revenue and cost drivers impacting portfolio performance.
• Raise flags on potential variances, risks, or anomalies to the Manager/Senior Manager.

Gross Margin Enhancements

• Monitor pricing, discounting, and cost trends to support margin analysis.
• Assist in evaluating the impact of category mix, supplier income, and markdowns on gross margin.
• Prepare input for gross margin tracking dashboards or reports.

Business Innovation and Format Testing

• Capture baseline metrics and financial indicators before innovation pilots or format tests are launched.
• Prepare early-stage ROI assessments or financial feasibility summaries for manager validation.
• Track test performance and support post-implementation financial reviews.

Cost Improvement and Efficiency

• Identify and monitor baseline costs across key expense lines.
• Support cost benchmarking and cost-to-serve analysis.
• Track progress against identified savings opportunities.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with portfolio-specific teams to collect planning and performance inputs.
• Respond to data, report, and insight requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure financial insights are tailored to each stakeholder's level of understanding

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications & Experience required for this position

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Economics/ Accounting related qualification.
• Honours degree in Finance / Economics/ Accounting related qualification preferred.

Experience:

• 3+years FP&A/ management reporting/ financial modelling/ finance business partnering preferably with some exposure to financial planning and analysis.
• Experience with financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud) advantageous.

Competencies & Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas).
• Understanding of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Ability to build basic financial models.
• Familiar with budget, forecast, and financial consolidation processes.
• Able to interpret financial data and identify key trends.
• High accuracy and quality in reporting and calculations.
• Clear, concise communication of financial data.
• Able to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Works effectively within a team and across functions.
• Proactively seeks to understand the “why” behind numbers.

• Research / Data Analysis jobs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets to evaluate business scenarios and support decision-making.
• Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods providing explanations for variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide management reporting with clear insights and recommendations.
• Analyse business performance trends, KPIs, and drivers of profitability.
• Partner with business units to support strategic initiatives and resource allocation.
• Prepare scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate risks and opportunities.
• Consolidate financial information across entities/projects for group reporting.
• Develop and deliver presentations and reports for senior management, highlighting key financial metrics and trends
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the FP&A function to enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (essential).
• Professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, CFA, CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA) advantageous.
• 5–7 years’ experience in financial planning and analysis or related roles, with experience in group-level reporting and analysis.
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector or other capital-intensive industries.

• Accounting / Financial Services jobs

Role Overview

Partner with the Sales Managers and the Marketing team to:

• Drive Net Sales growth
• Optimize Trade Spending
• Tracking new initiatives
• Increase profitability through detailed P&L analysis, ROI evaluation, and customer profitability tracking.

Responsibilities:

Monthly activities & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end close;
• Produce monthly results reports with insights on Net Sales, GTN%, and Equity.
• Play an active role in the monthly S&OP cycle

Sales Team Support

• Provide financial analysis and respond to ad-hoc requests.
• Support independent channels with P&Ls and recommendations.
• Ensure promo guidelines are followed by sales and reviewed on a regular basis.

Trade Spend & Pricing

• Monitor the Trade Spend Management tool.
• Ensure price changes and adhoc spend are properly authorized.
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations in line with the trade spend policy.
• Proactively manage open deductions in conjunction with the SSC team and ensure follow-up.

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure processes adhere to the trade spend policy
• Liaise with auditors and ensure proper documentation.

Experience you will bring:

• Qualified: CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent.
• Industry: FMCG or Retail experience preferred.

Skills & Behaviours you’ll need:

• Advanced Excel
• SAP (essential)
• BPC (desirable)
• Strong stakeholder management and analytical skills
• Problem-solving and handling difficult situations.
• High attention to detail and urgency.
• Deadline-driven and self-motivated.

• Accounting / Financial Services jobs

Job Summary

• Provide strategic leadership in financial resource management by integrating profitability, earnings volatility, capital, liquidity, and balance sheet insights into decision-making frameworks.
• Shape the cluster’s return architecture by defining and managing hurdle rates, challenging pricing methodologies, and ensuring strategic alignment with bank-wide capital efficiency goals. 
• Drive optimization through oversight of profitability, pricing performance, and resource consumption, translating financial strategy into actionable targets. Act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring that product-level decisions reflect strategic value, risk appetite, and sustainable return delivery.

Job Description

Strategic Analytics & Resource Optimisation

• Shape and grow earnings through client acquisition; pricing; capital and balance sheet strategies to support business growth and financial resilience.
• Assess and optimize capital allocation efficiency with cognisance of the Growth/Return/Volatility FRM framework.
• Evaluate resource allocation proposals and contribute to enterprise-level prioritisation aligned with return objectives.
• Use advanced analytics to identify client/revenue/lending portfolio tilts and strategic investment areas across customer segments.
• Translate financial insights and medium term strategies into actionable recommendations on resource deployment and performance improvement.
• Financial management and Business Partnering 
• Guide the setting and translation of performance targets to business units and products.
• Monitor return delivery and provide insights to optimise portfolio and pricing outcomes.
• Support robust governance across financial resource decisions, pricing practices, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure consistent application of frameworks that support disciplined financial management.
• Provide thought leadership through financial insight and external benchmarking.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across business, finance, risk and treasury to embed FRM principles into core decision-making.
• Strategic Analytics and Resource Optimisation

People Management 

• Develop internal capability by developing the FRM skillset within the broader bank, to ensure the necessary resources are in place to achieve business strategy and objectives.
• Implement the people management strategy for the area, in collaboration with the HRBP for the business unit, focusing on talent management, development, resourcing, and retention.
• Embed formal Performance Development and informal coaching within the team.
• Motivate the team and implement measures to recognize and reward direct reports.
• Inspire team members through coaching and mentoring, helping them to perform optimally in alignment with the vision and values, and create a sense of urgency and excitement around the business.

Education and Experience Required

• Minimum B-degree (NQF level no.7) Desired Post Graduate Degree (NQF level no.8+)
• Preferred team lead in Treasury; Loan pricing or Credit Capital & Impairment modelling teams, or similar technical banking environments
• 5+ years professional financial management (including loan pricing) and/or credit risk management experience
• 5+ years Banking Experience at a management level
• Experience in business transformation contexts related to exponential business growth
• Experience in commercial innovation environments
• Broad Finance including strategic, commercial, legal, risk and operational aspects
• Ability to build, develop & lead professional level teams
• Understanding of the financial services sector within a professional business environment

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Strong understanding of the revenue levers within a Retail bank (Advanced)
• Writing & reporting – seeking ability to condense technical information into understandable and actionable reports (Advanced)
• Presentation skills and comfort in presenting to executive level/C-suite (Advanced)
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel and at least one programming language (primarily SQL, Python or SAS)
• Banking regulation in Credit risk (Expert), and/or Basel Capital (Advanced)
• Understanding of corporate controls and checks (Advanced)
• Computer literacy (Expert)
• Excellent organizational skills (Advanced)
• Relationship management and networking (Advanced)
• Ability to react positively under pressure (Advanced)

Competencies:

• Banking product economics thinking
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Decision making under pressure
• Action orientated with less than whole-picture information
• Curiousity and questioning the status quo
• Adapting and responding to change Planning
• Learning and researching
• Planning and organising
• Relating and networking, Leading and supervising

Education

• Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)

End Date: October 28, 2025

• Accounting / Financial Services jobs