Management Accountant
TWK Agri
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Posted 27 June 2025 - Closing Date 11 July 2025

Job Details

Job Description

TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Management Accountant within the Timber division at Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Ability to work across multiple operations and cross countries to support business objectives
  • Responsible for preparing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports, while leading the financial close process to ensure data integrity and compliance with accounting standards
  • Conducting detailed variance analysis to identify trends and discrepancies, as well as collaborating with accounting to resolve issues and prepare necessary closing entries and adjustments
  • Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets, ensuring they align with business goals
  • Develop financial forecasts and projections by analysing historical data, market trends, and operational insights, and contribute to long-term financial planning and strategic scenario modelling
  • Analysing cost structures to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency
  • Monitor key cost-related performance indicators, implement cost control measures, and evaluate their effectiveness to support the company’s financial health
  • Compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, assist in the development of internal controls, and identify financial risks, proposing mitigation strategies to protect the organisation’s assets and reputation
  • Compile comprehensive management reports that include financial statements, performance metrics, and variance narratives
  • Maintaining and improving reporting templates to enhance clarity and support data-driven decision-making at the leadership level
  • Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, translating financial data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations for senior management
  • Provide a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function and contribute proactively to the company’s strategic direction


Qualifications and Skills

  • Matric / Grade 12
  • Bachelor’s degree in Management Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CIMA, CA(SA), or similar professional certification (advantageous)
  • Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in management accounting with extensive knowledge of management accounting principles and practices
  • Proficient in SAP, Oracle, AS400 (or any accounting software) and excellent skills in Excel
  • Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (including neighbouring countries)
  • Based in or willing to relocate to Richards Bay
  • Bilingual in English and Afrikaans (advantageous)

*The company can expire job adverts at any time at their own discretion.