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Overview

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting for Management Accountant for our client in Cape Town. The Management Accountant will manage the full financial function in the company. Communicates financial results to management monthly to enable the appraisal of the organisation's actual performance against targets. Assist with developing, implementing, and modifying financial policies and practices.

• Timeous reporting of the results to key stakeholders including the Shareholders and Holding company in Germany;


• Review and monitor Debtors, Creditors, Cost of sales.


• Report back on Departmental Expenses vs Budgets and Inventory.


• Prepare, upload, and maintain annual budgets in SAP


• Liquidity Management: Daily report on actual balance of accounts vs previous day and (Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly Liquidity Target).


• Review and analyse manufacturing cost: overheads, labour, and materials in line with standard costing.


• Ensure that internal capex forms are completed for all additions and documentation kept in order.


• Maintain asset register on ERP system and adhoc and annual count of physical vs theoretical.


• Maintain asset register on Inventory and adhoc and annual count of physical vs theoretical.


• Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team to deliver efficient customer service to internal and external users of financial information.


• Execute relevant ad-hoc projects/ tasks including Head office requests.


• SAP Queries and investigations (Saving Cost as doing things internally where able)


• Finalising TB together with GL recons


• Tax queries and calculations including deferred taxation


• Financial Audit and queries, liaising with auditors


• Any additional ad hoc reporting


• Cost Saving Initiatives (Initiate)


• Employee Welfare (Leave calculations, training discussions)


• Releasing payments and loading salaries


• Management Review preparations and meetings


• Ensure continuous development on accounting standards


• Monthly forecasting of profit and loss (EBIT)

• BCompt (Management Accounting)

• 5 or more years' post SAICA articles financial experience (preferably in manufacturing).

Management Accountant

We have a vacancy to join Healix International in our Cape Town office as a Management Accountant. This role will be focused on the Healix International Group of Companies who provide medical and security assistance for those travelling abroad. We now have a vacancy for a Management Accountant who will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts to deadline.

We are looking for a personable and friendly individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with:

• 2+ years management accounts or general accounting experience
• Previous management experience
• Good bookkeeping skills and a high level of accuracy
• The ability to work efficiently and to strict deadlines
• Exposure to working with foreign currencies
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel (pivot tables, V lookups)
• Access Dimensions experience

Experience of working within the international medical insurance, assistance sector would be an advantage.

All newly appointed team members go through a comprehensive induction training programme to ensure they are fully trained and able to provide the level of service.

As we are expecting a high level of interest in this role, the advert may be closed before the dates shown.

Key activities/main duties include but are not limited to:

• Posting all necessary month end adjustments and oversee other aspects of the month end process – e.g. bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations etc.
• Preparing monthly management accounts using our project, business unit & department structure.
• Reconciliation of spending with budget as part of job costing
• Overseeing payment runs where we are entitled to prompt payment discounts to ensure that we meet the requirements
• Resolving queries with our customers and medical providers
• Posting and reconciling the monthly payroll.
• Completing GST returns for various entities
• Carrying out continuous reviews of working accounting practices and processes to ensure efficient and cost effective operations
• Liaising with external accountants and tax advisors as required to support compliance and reporting.
• Raising sales invoices and process relevant associated journals to recognise income.
• Assisting with posting and reconciling of multiple bank accounts.
• Adhering to and enforce accounting process disciplines and manage responsibilities to strict deadlines.
• Preparing and assisting with reports required by the business.
• Maintaining an accurate and efficient filing system.
• Working closely with other finance and non-finance members.
• Fulfilling ad-hoc duties as they arise from line manager or other member of senior finance management team.

All around the world, Healix safeguards people's health and wellbeing.

• A minimum of 2 years management accounts or general accounting experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel (pivot tables, V lookups)

• Previous management experience
• Access Dimensions experience
• Experience of working within the international medical insurance, assistance sector

Management Accountant

We have a vacancy to join Healix International in our Cape Town office as a Management Accountant. This role will be focused on the Healix International Group of Companies who provide medical and security assistance for those travelling abroad. We now have a vacancy for a Management Accountant who will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts to deadline.

We are looking for a personable and friendly individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with:

• 2+ years management accounts or general accounting experience
• Previous management experience
• Good bookkeeping skills and a high level of accuracy
• The ability to work efficiently and to strict deadlines
• Exposure to working with foreign currencies
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel (pivot tables, V lookups)
• Access Dimensions experience

Experience of working within the international medical insurance, assistance sector would be an advantage.

All newly appointed team members go through a comprehensive induction training programme to ensure they are fully trained and able to provide the level of service.

As we are expecting a high level of interest in this role, the advert may be closed before the dates shown.

Key activities/main duties include but are not limited to:

• Posting all necessary month end adjustments and oversee other aspects of the month end process - e.g. bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations etc.
• Preparing monthly management accounts using our project, business unit & department structure.
• Reconciliation of spending with budget as part of job costing
• Overseeing payment runs where we are entitled to prompt payment discounts to ensure that we meet the requirements
• Resolving queries with our customers and medical providers
• Posting and reconciling the monthly payroll.
• Completing GST returns for various entities
• Carrying out continuous reviews of working accounting practices and processes to ensure efficient and cost effective operations
• Liaising with external accountants and tax advisors as required to support compliance and reporting.
• Raising sales invoices and process relevant associated journals to recognise income.
• Assisting with posting and reconciling of multiple bank accounts.
• Adhering to and enforce accounting process disciplines and manage responsibilities to strict deadlines.
• Preparing and assisting with reports required by the business.
• Maintaining an accurate and efficient filing system.
• Working closely with other finance and non-finance members.
• Fulfilling ad-hoc duties as they arise from line manager or other member of senior finance management team.

All around the world, Healix safeguards people's health and wellbeing.

• A minimum of 2 years management accounts or general accounting experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel (pivot tables, V lookups)

• Previous management experience
• Access Dimensions experience
• Experience of working within the international medical insurance, assistance sector

Overview

Simera Sense is a leading provider of Earth observation camera solutions for the global small satellite market. Committed to excellence and innovation, we deliver superior products and services to our worldwide customer base. Our Holdings Company is in Belgium, and our South African company is based in Somerset West, close to all amenities and diverse natural beauty, providing great lifestyle options.

Finance professional sought: Management Accountant

Provide strategic financial leadership and analytical support that drives business performance, ensures compliance, and optimises operational efficiency across the organisation.

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with department heads to guide financial decisions and improve performance.


• Scenario Planning and Forecasting: Model financial outcomes under various business conditions to support strategic choices.


• Investment Analysis: Evaluate capital expenditures, ROI, and funding strategies.


• Audit Coordination: Liaise with external auditors, ensuring readiness and transparency.


• Budget Preparation and Monitoring: Assist with the budgeting cycle, track variances, and recommend corrective actions.


• Cost Optimisation: Identify inefficiencies and drive initiatives to reduce operational costs.


• Internal Controls: implement financial controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.


• ERP and Financial Systems Oversight: Ensure systems are optimised for reporting and control.


• Process Improvement: Streamline financial workflows for efficiency and accuracy.


• Performance Analysis: Track KPIs, profitability, and cost drivers across business units.


• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.


• Project Evaluation: Support feasibility studies and post-implementation reviews for strategic initiatives.

BCom Management Accounting (CIMA) or similar

• 3–5 years of experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business decisions.


• Completion of Articles (SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA) with a recognised accounting body.


• Exposure to coordinating with auditors and ensuring adherence to financial regulations and internal policies.


• Hands-on experience tracking budget performance, analysing variances, and recommending corrective actions.


• Proficiency in using ERP and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) for reporting and control, with some involvement in system improvements.


• Experience compiling and analysing financial reports, dashboards, and key metrics to assess business unit performance.


• Participation in streamlining financial workflows or implementing more efficient reporting practices.

• Experience in Manufacturing Finance: Familiarity with cost accounting, inventory valuation, and production variance analysis.


• Knowledge of Standard Costing and Bill of Materials (BOM): Understanding how standard costs are developed and used in manufacturing operations.


• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Involvement in cost-saving projects, process optimisation, or lean finance practices.


• ERP Systems in Manufacturing Contexts: Experience with manufacturing-focused ERP systems (e.g., SAP PP/MM, Oracle Manufacturing, Syspro).


• Operational Performance Metrics: Understanding of manufacturing KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), yield, scrap rates, and throughput.


• Inventory and Supply Chain Finance: Experience in managing and analysing inventory levels, working capital, and supply chain cost drivers.


• Capex Project Evaluation in Industrial Settings: Exposure to evaluating capital investments in machinery, plant upgrades, or automation projects.

• Willingness to work overtime.


• Willingness to travel overseas.

• The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.


• Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.


• Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips


• A competitive salary


• A friendly working environment.

Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter.

Role Overview

Caribou is seeking a detail-orientated, organized Management Accountant to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to play a key role in assisting the finance team to add value to the organization in a growing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills coupled with a proactive mindset. The role will involve processing invoices, organizing financial data, and ensuring accuracy, among various other administrative and financial tasks.

Caribou is an impact consulting company on a mission to create more inclusive economies and societies in an increasingly digital world. We support clients to use their funds and resources more effectively to maximize their social and environmental impact. Our partners are leading corporations, government agencies, international financial institutions, and private foundations worldwide. We provide end-to-end fund management, advisory services, research, measurement, and impact services to enable organizations to tackle some of the world's most complex challenges.

Caribou has existed for a decade and is in the midst of a period of rapid change and growth, which necessitates greater structure and efficiency in its central functions. This Management Accountant role will report into the Finance Manager and be a full-time position.

We have always been a remote-first company. We have no physical office and use digital tools for collaboration. We have over 50 staff in 20 countries across 5 continents. We trust and empower everyone to work in a way that achieves successful outcomes, while providing flexibility to manage all aspects of their life. We hire people because they are the best at what they do, so we're pretty sure that our team is some of the smartest and most interesting people you'll meet. Join us!

• Support the Finance Manager in preparation of monthly management accounts, reports, and period-end journal entries (e.g., revenue recognition, staff utilization).
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts and employee entitlements.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable, ensuring subledgers reconcile at period-end.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and highlight risks or issues to the Finance Manager.
• Prepare payroll journals, as necessary and ensure compliance within payroll deadlines.
• Export and analyse staff utilization reports by project to feed into management accounts.

• Support Finance Manager in invoice preparation, processing, and filing.
• Prepare client invoices in line with project contracts and milestones.
• Prepare and reconcile payment files for scheduled payment runs and submit for approval in line with Caribou's Delegations of Authority.
• Assist with resolving payment queries and provide supporting information to facilitate approvals.
• Ensure software subscriptions and platform invoices are accurately recorded and reconciled.

• Monitor project budgets, expenditure, and recoveries, highlighting variances to project managers and the Finance Manager.

• Assist with Caribou forecasting and budgeting cycles by contributing to data uploads and preparing supporting analyses, as required.
• Oversee staff expense claims and credit card reconciliations, ensuring policy compliance and proper documentation.
• Support financial reporting to clients and donors in line with funding agreements.

• Maintain compliance with Caribou financial policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Support audits by preparing documentation, explanations, and responses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and controls within a consulting environment.
• Maintain and organize financial documents and records, ensuring they are easily accessible for record keeping and reporting.

• Provide financial insights to project teams to support decision-making.
• Accurately input financial data into accounting systems and maintain up-to-date records.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capacity building within the finance team and wider organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role, with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, and Xero.
• Experience in payroll, reconciliations, invoicing, and month-end reporting.

• Exposure to multi-currency transactions
• Experience in donor reporting or the development sector (or services-based business).
• Understanding of revenue recognition under IFRS in a services environment.
• Familiarity with UK payroll and VAT
• Technology-savvy with ability to use digital tools and AI creatively to support the role.

• Strong communicator capable of simplifying complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders.
• Numerically minded and data-driven, with strong analytical skills.
• Self-starter able to work independently in a remote environment.
• Trustworthy and reliable, particularly when handling client funds.
• Team player, committed to supporting the wider organization.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and growth in financial competency

Role Overview

Caribou is seeking a detail-orientated, organized Management Accountant to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to play a key role in assisting the finance team to add value to the organization in a growing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills coupled with a proactive mindset. The role will involve processing invoices, organizing financial data, and ensuring accuracy, among various other administrative and financial tasks.

Caribou is an impact consulting company on a mission to create more inclusive economies and societies in an increasingly digital world. We support clients to use their funds and resources more effectively to maximize their social and environmental impact. Our partners are leading corporations, government agencies, international financial institutions, and private foundations worldwide. We provide end-to-end fund management, advisory services, research, measurement, and impact services to enable organizations to tackle some of the world's most complex challenges.

Caribou has existed for a decade and is in the midst of a period of rapid change and growth, which necessitates greater structure and efficiency in its central functions. This Management Accountant role will report into the Finance Manager and be a full-time position.

We have always been a remote-first company. We have no physical office and use digital tools for collaboration. We have over 50 staff in 20 countries across 5 continents. We trust and empower everyone to work in a way that achieves successful outcomes, while providing flexibility to manage all aspects of their life. We hire people because they are the best at what they do, so we're pretty sure that our team is some of the smartest and most interesting people you'll meet. Join us!

• Support the Finance Manager in preparation of monthly management accounts, reports, and period-end journal entries (e.g., revenue recognition, staff utilization).
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts and employee entitlements.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable, ensuring subledgers reconcile at period-end.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and highlight risks or issues to the Finance Manager.
• Prepare payroll journals, as necessary and ensure compliance within payroll deadlines.
• Export and analyse staff utilization reports by project to feed into management accounts.

• Support Finance Manager in invoice preparation, processing, and filing.
• Prepare client invoices in line with project contracts and milestones.
• Prepare and reconcile payment files for scheduled payment runs and submit for approval in line with Caribou's Delegations of Authority.
• Assist with resolving payment queries and provide supporting information to facilitate approvals.
• Ensure software subscriptions and platform invoices are accurately recorded and reconciled.

• Monitor project budgets, expenditure, and recoveries, highlighting variances to project managers and the Finance Manager.

• Assist with Caribou forecasting and budgeting cycles by contributing to data uploads and preparing supporting analyses, as required.
• Oversee staff expense claims and credit card reconciliations, ensuring policy compliance and proper documentation.
• Support financial reporting to clients and donors in line with funding agreements.

• Maintain compliance with Caribou financial policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Support audits by preparing documentation, explanations, and responses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and controls within a consulting environment.
• Maintain and organize financial documents and records, ensuring they are easily accessible for record keeping and reporting.

• Provide financial insights to project teams to support decision-making.
• Accurately input financial data into accounting systems and maintain up-to-date records.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capacity building within the finance team and wider organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role, with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, and Xero.
• Experience in payroll, reconciliations, invoicing, and month-end reporting.

• Exposure to multi-currency transactions
• Experience in donor reporting or the development sector (or services-based business).
• Understanding of revenue recognition under IFRS in a services environment.
• Familiarity with UK payroll and VAT
• Technology-savvy with ability to use digital tools and AI creatively to support the role.

• Strong communicator capable of simplifying complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders.
• Numerically minded and data-driven, with strong analytical skills.
• Self-starter able to work independently in a remote environment.
• Trustworthy and reliable, particularly when handling client funds.
• Team player, committed to supporting the wider organization.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and growth in financial competency

Role Overview

Caribou is seeking a detail-orientated, organized Management Accountant to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to play a key role in assisting the finance team to add value to the organization in a growing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills coupled with a proactive mindset. The role will involve processing invoices, organizing financial data, and ensuring accuracy, among various other administrative and financial tasks.

Caribou is an impact consulting company on a mission to create more inclusive economies and societies in an increasingly digital world. We support clients to use their funds and resources more effectively to maximize their social and environmental impact. Our partners are leading corporations, government agencies, international financial institutions, and private foundations worldwide. We provide end-to-end fund management, advisory services, research, measurement, and impact services to enable organizations to tackle some of the world's most complex challenges.

Caribou has existed for a decade and is in the midst of a period of rapid change and growth, which necessitates greater structure and efficiency in its central functions. This Management Accountant role will report into the Finance Manager and be a full-time position.

We have always been a remote-first company. We have no physical office and use digital tools for collaboration. We have over 50 staff in 20 countries across 5 continents. We trust and empower everyone to work in a way that achieves successful outcomes, while providing flexibility to manage all aspects of their life. We hire people because they are the best at what they do, so we're pretty sure that our team is some of the smartest and most interesting people you'll meet. Join us!

• Support the Finance Manager in preparation of monthly management accounts, reports, and period-end journal entries (e.g., revenue recognition, staff utilization).
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts and employee entitlements.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable, ensuring subledgers reconcile at period-end.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and highlight risks or issues to the Finance Manager.
• Prepare payroll journals, as necessary and ensure compliance within payroll deadlines.
• Export and analyse staff utilization reports by project to feed into management accounts.

• Support Finance Manager in invoice preparation, processing, and filing.
• Prepare client invoices in line with project contracts and milestones.
• Prepare and reconcile payment files for scheduled payment runs and submit for approval in line with Caribou's Delegations of Authority.
• Assist with resolving payment queries and provide supporting information to facilitate approvals.
• Ensure software subscriptions and platform invoices are accurately recorded and reconciled.

• Monitor project budgets, expenditure, and recoveries, highlighting variances to project managers and the Finance Manager.

• Assist with Caribou forecasting and budgeting cycles by contributing to data uploads and preparing supporting analyses, as required.
• Oversee staff expense claims and credit card reconciliations, ensuring policy compliance and proper documentation.
• Support financial reporting to clients and donors in line with funding agreements.

• Maintain compliance with Caribou financial policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Support audits by preparing documentation, explanations, and responses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and controls within a consulting environment.
• Maintain and organize financial documents and records, ensuring they are easily accessible for record keeping and reporting.

• Provide financial insights to project teams to support decision-making.
• Accurately input financial data into accounting systems and maintain up-to-date records.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capacity building within the finance team and wider organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role, with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, and Xero.
• Experience in payroll, reconciliations, invoicing, and month-end reporting.

• Exposure to multi-currency transactions
• Experience in donor reporting or the development sector (or services-based business).
• Understanding of revenue recognition under IFRS in a services environment.
• Familiarity with UK payroll and VAT
• Technology-savvy with ability to use digital tools and AI creatively to support the role.

• Strong communicator capable of simplifying complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders.
• Numerically minded and data-driven, with strong analytical skills.
• Self-starter able to work independently in a remote environment.
• Trustworthy and reliable, particularly when handling client funds.
• Team player, committed to supporting the wider organization.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and growth in financial competency