Management Accountant

It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether it's freight rail, transit, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people - together - are accelerating the future of transportation.

Role: Management Accountant - Transit
Location: Johannesburg

How will you make a difference?
As a Management Accountant, you'll direct monthly reporting and provide essential support and technical expertise to our Commercial and Operations teams. Your role will be instrumental in delivering insightful analysis and driving process improvements in both operations and reporting to align with our company strategy to maximise business value.

What will your typical day look like?

1. Review annual sales plans with the commercial team.
2. Collaborate with regional teams to develop and review operational budgets.
3. Update yearly activity rates and standards.
4. Input and upload reviewed budget numbers into HFM.
5. Analyse product profit margins, overheads, and variances.
6. Report on cash flow forecasts and monthly management accounts.
7. Manage production costs, analyse manufacturing costs, and compare standard to actual costs.
8. Review and report on general costs and provide feedback.
9. Maintain standard costing and ensure monthly checks.
10. Process monthly accounting entries and maintain a fixed asset register.
11. Prepare budgets, and forecasts, to ensure strict collection of debtors.
12. Handle weekly wages, and monthly salaries, and close monthly accounts.
13. Prepare, review, and authorise payments, and manage banking systems.

What do we want to know about you?

1. Degree in Accounting/ Cost and Management Accounting (CA or CIMA would be advantageous).
2. Experience as a Management Accountant in a manufacturing environment.
3. Up to date knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and US GAAP.
4. Compliance experience and application of key controls relating to Sarbanes Oxley.
5. Must be technically and commercially strong.
6. A confident and able communicator who can influence and persuade others.
7. Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

If you don't have all the above criteria don't worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!
Legal authorisation to work in South Africa is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.