Management Accountant

Job Description:

Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Management Accountant in the Group Services division. The Management Accountant will be responsible for controlling the financial activities of the Sales & Marketing Division through driving down costs, highlighting variances to standard as well as potential areas of improvement across the division, and to ensure that budget is not exceeded. This position reports to the Senior Divisional Financial Manager. The successful candidate should be in possession of relevant BCom degree, 3-5 years’ experience in financial management, budget processes, control and management and cost saving experience at a senior level. This position carries the Task Grade T12.

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 forecast.
• Prepare ad submit weekly cashbooks.
• Perform Sales analysis and Reconcile GL to the sales reports.
• Assist with the monthly stock recon.

Qualifications:

• Strong technical accounting and financial knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills and able to take corrective action.
• Contribute to/implement cost cutting methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• High degree of Computer competence (Excel, PowerPoint, Syspro).

Closing Date: 2 October 2026

As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.