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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN BIOTECH INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Financial / Management Accountant |
| Position Code: | 46 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Reviewing designated financial aspects of the organisation’s operations to assist in the preparation, consolidation and interpretation of corporate budgets, plans and projections. |
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Reports To
Chief Accountant/Financial Controller. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Assisting in the design and implementation of management reporting and analytical systems for evaluating the feasibility of alternatives in the funding and expansion of operations/projects.
Compiling and applying historical or projective data in the analysis of operating performance or potential revenue and costs.
Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and capital expenditure plans as required.
Participating in the development of long-term plans and financial models aimed at improved profit planning and budgeting.
Reviewing capital expenditure plans referred for analysis and reporting on potential return on investment under nominated constraints or conditions.
Participating in capital replacement studies and advising management on alternate funding or project arrangements.
Participating in the development of improved management information systems and procedures.
Undertaking studies of the viability of alternative plans of action.
Reviewing reports from different areas of the business, conducting detailed analyses of operating results and reporting on variances from plans/budgets.
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Key Skills
Forecasting and analytical skills.
Advanced spread sheeting skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Internal Contacts
Management, Sales & Marketing Staff. |
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External Contacts
Limited External Contacts. |
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Typical Experience
Will have around 5 years of relevant experience coupled with tertiary qualifications in Business and Accounting. |
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Other Comments
In certain organisations the position may go under the title 'Research & Development Cost Accountant' and have a strong emphasis on project financial management and liaise with Principal Scientist/Team Leaders. |
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