Are you ready to dive into the world of finance and make an impact from day one? We're on the lookout for a proactive Junior Management Accountant to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you'll harness your analytical skills to extract and interpret data from various financial platforms, shaping the monthly management accounts and cost centre budgets that drive our business decisions. If you're passionate about turning numbers into actionable insights and eager to support our Heads of Departments with key financial analyses, this is your opportunity to shine. Join us and play a vital role in steering our financial strategy while growing your career in a supportive and innovative environment!

Duties and Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Assist in ensuring all financial transactions have been processed correctly and accurately in NetSuite.

• Assist in the analysis of financial information of various cost centres to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement and/or cost reduction.

• Assist in reviewing P&Ls to ensure they are accurate and in line with various Head of Department allocations.

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly business/cost centre reviews for Senior Leadership.

• Create and submit accurate monthly management accounts to the Senior Management Accountant.

• Provide continuous feedback to the Senior Management Accountant regarding information in the P&L.

Budgeting

• Assist in the preparation of annual cost centre budgets and the compilation of the overall business's budget.

• Assist in the preparation of annual budget information for integration into NetSuite.

Data Extraction

• Assist with data extraction from NetSuite and various other financial platforms for monthly management and shareholder reporting, quarterly business reviews, and annual budgeting.

Ad Hoc / General

• Escalate unresolved issues to the Senior Management Accountant.

• Proactively look to develop own skills to better meet the requirements of the team/business.

• In addition to the above, you may be requested to perform various ad hoc tasks to assist with the greater Business Partnering team needs.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma.

• Studying towards or completed CIMA, SAIPA, and/or SAICA (desirable).

• 3 years' experience in a financial environment or completion of CIMA/SAICA/SAIPA articles.

• 3 years' experience with multi-national group structures, preferably across the African continent and/or the UK (preferable).

• 3 years' experience with finance business systems across ERP platforms, preferably NetSuite.

• 3 years' experience working in financial services or highly regulated industries (beneficial).

• 3 years' experience working in high growth/fast-moving organizations (preferable).

• Advanced time management and organizational skills (essential).

• Advanced MS Office skills (essential).

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word – Advanced Level).

• Knowledge of financial ERP systems and computerized accounting packages.

• Knowledge of multi-currency calculations (Intermediate).

• Knowledge of IFRS and SA Accounting practices.

• Analytical Thinker.

Additional Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical skills

• Planning, organizing, and prioritizing skills

• Attention to detail

• Entrepreneurial and takes initiative

• Pro-active and effective communication

• Teamwork and collaboration

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like' environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY'S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS