Management Accountant

SUMMARY:
Management Accountant | International Investment Group
Foreshore, Cape Town | Office-Based with Flexible Hours
Are you ready to step into a role that combines technical financial expertise with strategic influence?
My client, a leading international private investment firm with a diverse portfolio of global subsidiaries, is seeking a Management Accountant to take ownership of the full finance function for one or more international entities. Based in their Cape Town Foreshore office, this is more than just a numbers role—it's your chance to become a trusted financial partner to C-suite leaders and make an impact across borders.

POSITION INFO:

🌍 What You'll Be Doing:

• Full accounting function: AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting
• Prepare management accounts, costing analysis, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance and implementation of IFRS across entities
• Compile group financial statements and comprehensive notes
• Consolidations
• Proven track record in financial statement preparation
• Strong forecasting skills across group entities (preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, V, H and Xlookup, formulas)
• Work closely with CEOs of international subsidiaries as a strategic finance partner
• Collaborate with the CFO of a multi-million-euro global organisation
• Drive insights and improvements in financial processes and business performance

🧩 What We’re Looking For:

• A mature-minded, resilient, and tenacious individual with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Proven experience in a full-spectrum management accounting or virtual FM-type role
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in IFRS implementation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across senior levels

✅ Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting/finance
• SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA advantageous but not essential
• Solid experience in management accounting, preferably in a multinational or shared services environment
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and business partnering skills
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

🚀 Why This Role?

• Be part of a global powerhouse, working alongside international leaders
• Play a pivotal role in decision-making and strategic finance
• Enjoy flexible working hours in an office-based, collaborative environment
• Massive opportunity for growth, exposure, and career acceleration