Management Accountant

About the role

The Management Accountant supports managerial planning and commercial decision-making by providing financial information and handling related accounts administration for the department. The role offers broad leadership in finance and accounting, with key accountability for the company's management accounting and Board reporting packages.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly costing reports, budgets and analytics comparing financial targets achieved against budget.
• Administer internal audits.
• Control income and expenditure by monitoring all financial transactions so they match budgets and comply with financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly cash forecasts and review cash flow for prior and current periods.
• Develop and manage financial systems and policies.
• Review bank reconciliations and reconcile General Ledger balances monthly.
• Manage the Fixed Asset Register and reconcile it to the General Ledger.
• Lead the preparation and review of the annual budget.
• Monitor and control the department's payment functions.
• Supervise a team of accounting staff.
• Perform other related tasks as directed by the Financial Controller.

Required profile

• AACA or CIMA certification, or an equivalent professional degree programme.
• Five years of working experience at a senior accounting level.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and spreadsheet applications.
• Sound working knowledge and hands-on experience with accounting business software.
• Sound working knowledge of International Accounting Standards.
• Good analytical skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.