Management Accountant (Senior Officer)

Job title : Management Accountant (Senior Officer)

Purpose of the Role

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Management Accountant to join our Finance team . The role will focus on following up on all bank transactions and reconciliations, managing receivables, and preparing financial statements, while also providing strategic insights to support business growth.

Job Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Internally Relates with Finance Team and other Departmental Heads.
• Externally Relates with Banks, External Auditors, Govt and other Regulatory Agencies. Budgetary Responsibility Collation of Budget Heads, OPEX & CAPEX.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Preparing timely and accurate management accounts to provide valuable insights into the company’s financial performance and assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Coordinating the annual audit process by providing relevant financial information and responding to auditors’ queries professionally.
• Assisting with the signing of audited financial statements as required by auditors and company secretaries.
• Evaluate the ROI of new IT projects or marketing campaigns.
• Perform variance analysis and provide actionable insights.
• Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts.
• Track and analyze project costs, including software development and cloud-related expenses.
• Provide financial insights to support pricing and business strategy.
• Support pricing decisions and profitability analysis.
• Monitor operating costs and recommend efficiency improvements
• Build financial models for new products and business initiatives
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to understand cost drivers
• Support audits and statutory reporting processes
  Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies
• Identify and implement improvements in financial systems and processes
• Ensuring accurate recording and timely acknowledgement of bank inflows and outflows.
• Regularly preparing bank reconciliation statements to identify and rectify any discrepancies.
• Receivable Management.
• Weekly rendition of Receivable Reports.
• Weekly report of Ageing Analysis and follow up mails to company’s debtors.
• Maintaining well-organized and up-to-date financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Posting financial transactions to the company’s ERP system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborating with other team members to provide financial information and insights for budget preparation.
• Undertaking any other duties assigned by line managers in a timely and professional manner.

Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, or CIMA

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems
• Experience in an IT or service-based organization is an advantage
• Knowledge of project accounting and cost tracking

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Budgeting and forecasting expertise
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.