Cost and Management Accountant

ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Preparation of monthly management accounts to agreed timescales, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance commentary.
• Management of fixed asset register & completion of Capital expenditure request forms
•  Bi-annual fixed asset verification
• Assist with annual budgeting process
• Perform month end close activities related to cost accounting
• Carry out financial analysis and investigation on costs to improve performance and support new opportunities
• Assist with year-end audit processes
• Monthly inter-company confirmations and reconciliation of any differences in timely manner
• Ensure the proper recording of transactions and disclosures in line with companies accounting policies
• Co-ordinating of cyclical and year end stock counts

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Full CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent professional qualification
• Member of ZICA
• At least 5 years’ experience of which 3 must have been spent in audit in an accounting firm
• Cost & management accounting experience including budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills to identify, assess and explain performance variances from budget/forecast
• A knack to develop or change processes to improve efficiency
• Experience in Managing a team of 2 to 3 people though not a must.
• Commercially aware
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach in the execution of duties
• Private sector mindset and confidence in dealing with a multi-cultural business environment

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