Management Accountant

About the role

Sovereign is seeking a Management Accountant in the Group Services division to control the financial activities of the Sales & Marketing Division, drive cost reductions, monitor variances and ensure budgets are adhered to. The role reports to the Senior Divisional Financial Manager and is graded at Task Grade T12.

Key responsibilities

• Control the budget and expense approvals for the Division.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports.
• Ensure that the standard operating procedures (SOPs) are in place and adhered to.
• Perform month‑end financial activities.
• Prepare and submit sales/expense budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and submit weekly cashbooks.
• Perform sales analysis and reconcile GL to the sales reports.
• Assist with the monthly stock reconciliation.

Required profile

• Strong technical accounting and financial knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to take corrective action.
• Experience in contributing to or implementing cost‑cutting methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• High degree of computer competence (Excel, PowerPoint, Syspro).

Required skills

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Syspro