Financial & Management Accountant: Timber

This role involves producing accurate financial and management reporting for the Timber Marketing division, supporting month-end/year-end close, and providing insights to guide decisions. The role also strengthens general ledger integrity, budgeting and forecasting, and works with operational teams to improve performance and compliance.

• Prepare accurate and complete monthly and annual financial statements and management reports in compliance with accounting standards and per deadlines of group
• Lead/support month-end and year-end close processes including journals, accruals, prepayments, closing entries, adjustments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Compile, review and analyse financial data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and meaningful commentary; conduct variance analysis to identify trends and discrepancies
• Work closely with accounting and cross-functional teams to resolve reporting issues and translate financial data into insights and actionable recommendations for leadership
• Maintain, reconcile, and audit general ledger accounts and underlying transactions to ensure integrity of accounting data
• Manage and reconcile accounts payable and receivable processes and balances, resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely processing
• Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets; develop financial forecasts and projections; contribute to long-range planning and scenario modelling
• Analyse cost structures, monitor key cost-related performance indicators, identify savings opportunities, and implement/evaluate cost control measures
• Liaise with tax authorities and auditors as required
• Design, implement, and test internal controls; ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies; identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and schedules, and following up on audit findings
• Compile comprehensive management reports including financial statements, performance metrics, and variance narratives; maintain and improve reporting templates
• Ability to work across multiple operations and cross countries, including travel to neighbouring countries, to support business objectives; contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function

• Matric / Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or related field
• CA(SA), CIMA, or similar professional certification (advantageous)
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in management and financial accounting (corporate or multi-entity environment advantageous)
• Extensive knowledge of management accounting principles and practices
• In-depth knowledge of financial accounting standards, statutory reporting, audit and regulatory compliance (cross-country advantage)
• Proficient in SAP, Oracle, AS400 (or other accounting systems) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros). Power BI knowledge (advantageous)
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention to detail; high organisational skills and adherence to deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to influence across teams
• Strategic, adaptable and proactive; comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel (including neighbouring countries)
• Based in Piet Retief
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans (advantageous)

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