Management Accountant at Precision Recruitment

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Follow Our client in Lusaka, is looking for a Management Accountant to join their team for a job vacancy within the FMCG/manufacturing industry. To apply, or for more information, follow the link below. We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Management Accountant to join our team. The successful applicant should be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to work effectively under pressure while consistently meeting tight deadlines. To excel in this role, you should demonstrate professionalism, confidence, and a meticulous approach to your work, with a strong focus on driving cost-efficient operations across the organization. You should also have excellent presentation and report-writing skills, together with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team. Management Accountant Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents and records of the organization. Analysis of monthly gross margins and recommend price adjustments periodically. Comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for financial statements. Analysis of any changes in goods or services provided to determine what effect it has on the cost. Analysis of manufacturing costs and preparation of variance analysis of standard costs to actual production costs. Make estimates of new and proposed product costs. Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products. Review of optimization initiatives and highlighting key areas to address to ensure cost efficiencies in the operations. Monthly management accounts and production variance reports Annual budget preparation and monthly variance analysis Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations Posting or supplier raw material invoices and month-end journals Conduct and supervise physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program. Support management with accurate financial analysis of business performance to aid in decision making. 5-7 years of management accounting experience (preferably in manufacturing sector/FMCG). Sound understanding of accounting principles. Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills. Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Good report-writing, verbal communication, and IT skills Ability to work independently, or as part of a team and handle multiple tasks under pressure. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Good working knowledge of accounting systems (Sage Evolution is an advantage). “All candidates are required to obtain their ZAQA certification from the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)”