Management Accountant

Job Brief

This Management Accountant job description template can be used to post on job boards and careers pages. It is easy to modify for your company.

Job Description

• ● Gather and analyze financial information for internal use
• ● Support budgeting and funding
• ● Assist the company in managing its investment portfolio
• ● Assume responsibility of accounting procedures
• ● Evaluate the company’s performance using key data
• ● Make forecasts to assist business planning and decision-making
• ● Conduct risk assessment and advise on ways to minimize risk
• ● Advise on problems and suggest improvements
• ● Supervise lower-level personnel

Job Requirements

• ● Proven experience as management accountant, accounting supervisor or similar role
• ● Solid knowledge of basic and advanced accounting and financial principles and practices
• ● Excellent knowledge of cost accounting and reporting
• ● Excellent knowledge or risk analysis, budgeting and forecasting
• ● Working knowledge of financial software and MS Office
• ● Analytical mind with aptitude in math
• ● Excellent communication and presentation skills
• ● A problem-solver with attention to detail
• ● Organizational and leadership skills
• ● BSc/BA in accounting, finance or similar field
• ● Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CGMA) will be preferred