Management Accounts Team Lead

About Euromonitor

Euromonitor International leads the world in data analytics and research into markets, industries, economies and consumers. We provide truly global insight and data on thousands of products and services; we are the first destination for organisations seeking growth. With our guidance, our clients can make bold, strategic decisions with confidence.

The role

We are looking for an experienced and driven Management Accounts Team Lead to join our Finance Centre of Excellence in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a newly established Management Accounts team while playing a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting business decision-making and driving continuous improvement across our global finance function.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical accounting expertise with strong people management skills. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of monthly management accounts, maintaining high standards of financial control and developing a motivated, high-performing team.

What You'll Do

• Lead the preparation, review and delivery of monthly management accounts in line with group reporting deadlines.
• Ensure profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and key financial metrics are accurate, complete and supported by robust analysis.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and financial commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of Management Accountants, providing clear direction, coaching and performance support.
• Allocate workloads effectively and ensure reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners on budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Present financial results and insights to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global finance teams to ensure consistent reporting and alignment across the business.
• Lead month-end close activities and maintain strong financial controls.
• Support audit and statutory reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies, including support for D365 enhancements and finance transformation initiatives.

What you'll bring

• Honours Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong management accounting experience within an international organisation.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing finance teams.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge within multi-entity environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to take ownership, drive results and thrive in a fast-paced international environment.

Why Join Euromonitor?

We are committed to developing our people and providing opportunities for growth and progression. You'll join a collaborative global business where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your work has a direct impact on business performance.

Our teams work hard while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, supported by flexible working practices, a positive culture and opportunities to get involved in corporate social responsibility and community initiatives.

As part of our Finance Centre of Excellence, you'll have the opportunity to work with colleagues across multiple regions, contribute to transformation projects and play a key role in shaping the future of our finance function.

Diversity & Inclusion

Euromonitor International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs.

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If you're a qualified finance professional with strong leadership experience and a passion for developing people, driving financial excellence and delivering meaningful business insight, we'd love to hear from you.

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Benefits

Our values 

• We act with integrity  

• We are curious about the world 

• We are stronger together  

• We seek to empower  

• We find strength in diversity  
   
   

International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we are all dealing with our 16 offices worldwide on a daily basis.
 
Hardworking but sociable: our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of sports and other groups to be involved with. 
 
Committed to making a difference: We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights, amongst many other activities. 
 
Excellent benefits: we offer highly competitive salaries, healthcare insurance, food vouchers, saving fund, plus generous holiday allowances and in many offices a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day. 
 
Opportunities to grow: we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our managers and directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent. 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.