Join our mission at R.E.P.R.E.S.E.N.T
Join a revolution, not just a company. We’re looking for a commercially minded Management Accountant who can turn numbers into insight and help support better decision-making across the business.
This role is based in South Africa and supports a UK business remotely. You’ll work closely with finance and operational stakeholders to produce high-quality reporting, support planning and improve visibility across performance.
If you’re detail-driven, analytical and commercially aware, this role offers real scope to add value.
Your role in the Revolution
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports accurately and on time.
- Lead the month-end process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Produce variance analysis and clear commentary to explain financial performance.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong control over key accounts.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning processes.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and provide visibility over short-term and medium-term cash requirements.
- Partner with budget holders and internal stakeholders to support decision-making and financial performance.
- Monitor costs and identify areas for improved financial control and efficiency.
- Support year-end processes and liaise with external auditors where required.
- Ensure reporting deadlines are met across month-end, group reporting and internal finance timetables.
- Maintain and improve finance processes, controls and ways of working within a remote environment.
- Use accounting systems and Excel effectively to manage reporting, analysis and data accuracy.
- Support the wider finance team with ad hoc analysis, reporting and commercial insight.
- Identify opportunities for automation, simplification and continuous improvement across finance operations.
Expertise you bring
- Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Finance Analyst, Assistant Finance Manager or similar role.
- Strong experience preparing monthly management accounts and supporting month-end close.
- Good working knowledge of accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, journals and financial reporting.
- Experience producing budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and management information.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence using accounting and reporting systems.
- Good commercial awareness and the ability to explain numbers clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience working with budget holders or wider operational teams would be beneficial.
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA(SA) or equivalent qualification would be relevant depending on the level of the role, although part-qualified, finalist and QBE candidates may also be considered.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to deadlines.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage workload effectively in a remote working environment.
- Experience improving finance processes, controls or reporting would be advantageous.
Your skills for success
- Analytical, practical and commercially minded.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Confident working independently in a remote model.
- Able to spot trends, risks and opportunities in the numbers.
- Driven to improve processes and reporting quality.
What you’ll get
The essentials
- Salary: R 467 000 – R 560 000 pa
- Performance-linked incentives
Perks you’ll enjoy
- Welcome Pack: Start your journey with us with a branded welcome kit.
- Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day with a day off.
- Team Bonding and Celebrations: Enjoy events and shared moments that bring everyone closer together.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible ways of working that help you balance personal and professional life.
- AYO (Are You Ok): Our mental health programme supports your wellbeing through practical resources and support.
- PAL (Peer-Assisted Learning Programme): Get support from a colleague who will help guide you through your early days and set you up for success.
- I am NextGen – The Future of Accountancy: Access real opportunities to learn, grow and advance, including support for accounting qualifications and development in future-focused skills, including AI.
- Annual Performance Reviews: Your contribution is recognised through performance-based reviews and opportunities for progression.
- Culture Rhythm: Be part of a dynamic, collaborative culture built on respect, open communication, continuous learning and shared success.
- The Underdog Project: Take part in our charity initiatives supporting young adults and children.
Additional information
- Location: South Africa
- Working hours: 10:00 to 18:30 SA Time
- Annual leave: 20 days
- Public holidays: 12 public holidays across UK and SA
- Working model: Hybrid model
We can’t wait for you to join the Revolution
We aim to respond to every application. Due to application volumes, some responses may take a little longer, but we appreciate your patience.
See you on the other side!
Team R.E.P.R.E.S.E.N.T
