Management Accountant at Michael Stevens Consulting

Job Brief

• Our client, a reputable services company operating in the Oil and Gas sector is looking for a reliable Management Accountant to assist senior management in making critical business decisions by analyzing and presenting key financial data.
• The job holder will oversee accounting procedures and prepare forecasts, budgets and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• B.Sc/HND in Accounting with a minimum of 7 years accounting experience.
• 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
• B.Sc/BA in Accounting, finance or similar field
• Relevant certification (e.g. ICAN or ACA) is compulsory.