Reference Number
ALAF/15092023/01
Description
The Management Accountant’s responsibilities include:
- Preparation and timely reporting of various management reports
- Analysing of Company performance, books of accounts and highlighting control gaps, if any
- Partnering with the Operations, Sales and other functions within the Company, covering all aspects of management information
- Identifying and reporting on areas of improvement in terms of processes, bookkeeping.
- Preparation of various management reports with accuracy and timeliness – weekly performance reports, monthly flash reports, monthly management reports, quarterly review reports, quarterly Board reports, among others.
- Liaise with managerial staff and other colleagues in order for smooth and timely availability of inputs required for management reports
- Prepare division wise variable cost analysis, contribution analysis on weekly basis and alert management on any deviations.
- Prepare and analyze product costing – should be able to accurately report these at all times so as to aid management decision making
- Analyze fixed costs against budget and report on variances
- Review division wise cost allocations and escalate any deviations.
- Assist in annual budgeting exercise.
- Assist in Internal audit, Statutory annual audit, TRA audit and any other audit
- Prepare relevant input schedules in support of management reports, accurately and timely.
- Prepare and analyze input-output stock reconciliation; liaise with other production heads for reasons of yield and other variances
- Analyze inventory and debtors ageing reports and report on risk areas
- Prepare and report Capex spending, keep track of project costs against budgets, escalate likely deviation to management in time
- Supervise direct reportee’s and ensure timely and accurate inputs are available from them
Requirements
Business Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, finance, business or related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Final level CPA, additional certifications like CIMA will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience of 4-6 years as a Public Accountant, out of which at least 2 years should be in management accounting and reporting
- Proven ability to manage teams, build relationships, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, influence others, and lead initiatives
- The ability to work with SAP ERP.
- Good understanding of accounting standards (IFRS) and tax legislations.
- Advance level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is a MUST
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Sound problem-solving skills.Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to properly interpret, apply and make decisions in accordance with the relevant policies.
- High integrity and judgment.
- An ability to generate trust and build alliances with co-workers.
- Ability to work well with the existing management team.
- Adept in developing and maintaining relationship with all stakeholders.
- Go-getter approach.
