Management Accountant

About the role

Aurum Group is looking for a Management Accountant to prepare monthly management accounts for its projects and programmes in Johannesburg. The role covers the Management Accounts Pack, including variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, funder returns and invoices, and supports service delivery across projects and programme areas.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly project and programme forecasts and cash flow forecasts, and manage debtors on funds allocated
• Produce the Management Accounts Pack with variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, funder returns and invoices
• Implement project dashboards and prepare data for financial systems
• Support management decisions and provide operational financial support and financial reporting
• Carry out variance and risk analysis, asset and stock management, and compliance with internal policies, funder regulations and legislation
• Support funder audits and submit audit reports
• Provide training and development and prepare funder surveys

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, or a CA (SA) qualification; a business degree or CIMA studies are advantageous
• At least two years of management accounting experience or equivalent education and experience
• Knowledge of applicable legislation
• SA citizen or valid work permit, driver's licence and own car
• Willingness to work overtime and minimal overnight travel
• References available for background checks; security clearance, reference checks and competency assessment apply

Required skills

• Advanced computer literacy and proficiency with personal computers
• Foreign exchange transactional accounting, reporting and management