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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Management Accountant |
| Position Code: | 3204 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Undertaking various management accounting activities. |
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Reports To
Divisional Manager - Finance, Chief Accountant/Financial Controller. |
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Supervises
Assistant Accountant and Clerical staff. |
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Main Activities
Liaising with Operating Managers to assist them in preparing their Management information reporting systems.
Collating information from the operating divisions and consolidating into various Management reports, mostly on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Assisting Managers to evaluate and integrate the information they receive.
Liaising with the Financial Accountants to ensure the maintenance of a common information base.
Preparing longer term Management forecasts and plans, often relying on the interpretation of projected trends and economic predictions.
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Key Skills
Skills in forecasting and control of liquidity.
Ability to analyse and communicate financial information.
A strong team player who can work autonomously when required.
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Internal Contacts
Divisional Managers, Internal Auditors, Data Processing Manager, Sales and Marketing staff, Legal Officer. |
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External Contacts
Other financial institutions, Economic Advisers, External Auditors, Fund Managers and Computer Software Suppliers. |
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Typical Experience
Will have at least 4 years of experience in the full range of Management accounting activities and may have completed or be undertaking their C.A. or C.P.A. |
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