Assistant Management Accountant- Cape Town

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Job Description

The Assistant Management Accountant will support the PF Finance Expense Management team with day-to-day accounting duties as well as with the monthly and quarterly reporting.

Duties/Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

Month end reporting – processing of journals and ensuring the accuracy and completeness thereof;

Preparation of accruals such as leave and STI

Quarterly – assist with HFM reporting requirements, e.g. fixed asset movements

Balance Sheet Recons and financial controls

Maintain balance sheet controls, such as sundry debtors and creditors;

Assist with resolution of intercompany imbalances – liaising with group parties to resolve imbalances

Management Reporting

Preparation of monthly reports for business areas / PF Exco;

Assist with analysis of expense variances, understanding root causes and writing commentary

Preparation of monthly headcount and remuneration reports;

Assist with the monitoring and reporting on savings opportunities for the business

VAT reporting

Prepare data schedules required for VAT team

Business Planning and Forecasting

Assist the team with data inputs and data extracts from budgeting tool – IDU;

Ensure business planning data is captured accurately;

Compile budget reports per area;

Audit & Corporate Governance

Assist with the preparation of the quarterly and annual audit schedules and providing audit evidence.

Effectively communicate with auditors to ensure all audit queries are adequately addressed and resolved.

Ad-hoc projects

Assistance with projects in the Expense management team;

Automation and streamlining processes for optimal efficiency to add value to the team

Necessary skills required:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and engage with stakeholders confidently and effectively.

Strong team player skills and willing to be flexible assist the team to achieve shared goals.

Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs.

Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations.

Critical thinking and understanding of processes.

Ability to build partnerships and gain commitment

Very strong Excel knowledge

Ability to work with large volumes of data

Work to tight deadlines

Desirable Skills

Experience with Oracle Financials is highly advantageous

Experience as an IDU Administrator is highly advantageous

Qualifications required

BComm Financial Accounting/Management accounting

2 years of related experience is required

Skills

Accounting, Action Planning, Budget Management, Computer Literacy, Database Reporting, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Financial Acumen, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Report Review

Competencies

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Ensures Accountability

Financial Acumen

Manages Complexity

Plans and Aligns

Tech Savvy

Education

Closing Date

03 June 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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