Management Accountant

About the role

The Management Accountant maximises return on financial assets by setting up and running financial policies, procedures, controls, reporting systems and accountability requirements. The role assists the Head of Finance in supervising the day-to-day work of the finance team and making sure the finance function is organised, efficient and produces accurate, timely financial and management reports.

Key responsibilities

• Monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting and reporting, including budget versus actual and variance analysis.
• Advise on strategic planning and business planning, and lead the implementation of sound financial management systems.
• Develop, implement and maintain internal controls, and ensure complete documentation, filing and retrieval.
• Prepare, implement and monitor budgets, forecasts and cash flows; coordinate the annual audit of financial reports.
• Liaise with statutory reporting authorities and prepare financial statements for internal and external use.
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue distribution and cost management.
• Coordinate tour planning and costing with the Operations Manager, and submit monthly, quarterly and year-end performance reports to the Head of Finance and CEO.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting or Finance and Chartered Accountant certification.
• At least 10 years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Experience in a bi-cultural environment or multinational company.
• Strong business knowledge, attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.

Required skills

• Sage Accounting or another accounting software.
• MS Office Suite.