Assistant Management Accountant Job Vacancy at ALAF

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ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (Dar es Salaam)
2023/03/25
Reference Number
ALAF21032023/02

Management Reporting:

Provide inputs for preparing various management reports with accuracy and timeliness – weekly performance reports, monthly flash reports, monthly management reports, quarterly review reports, and quarterly Board reports, among others
Liaise with managerial staff and other colleagues in order for smooth and timely availability of inputs required for management reports
Prepare division-wise variable cost analysis, and contribution analysis on a weekly basis and alert management on any deviations.
Prepare and analyze product costing – should be able to accurately report these at all times so as to aid management decision making
Analyze fixed costs against budget and report on variances
Review division-wise cost allocations and escalate any deviations
Assist in the annual budgeting exercise
Assist in Internal audit, Statutory annual audit, TRA audit, and any other audit
Prepare relevant input schedules to support management reports, accurately and timely
Prepare and analyze input-output stock reconciliation; liaise with other production heads for reasons of yield and other variances.
Analyze inventory and debtors aging reports and report on risk area
Prepare and report Capex spending, keep track of project costs against budgets, escalate likely deviation to management in time
Supervise direct reports and ensure timely and accurate inputs are available from them.

Business Skills :

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, finance, business, or a related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Final level CPA, additional certifications like CIMA will be an added advantage
Proven experience of 4-6 years as a Public Accountant, out of which at least 2 years should be in management accounting and reporting
Proven ability to manage teams, build relationships, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, influence others, and lead initiatives
The ability to work with SAP ERP
Good understanding of Accounting standards (IFRS) and tax legislation
Advance level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is a MUST
Strong analytical and communication skills
Sound problem-solving skills

Interpersonal Skills :

Ability to work in a team
Good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to properly interpret, apply and make decisions in accordance with the relevant policies
High integrity and judgment
An ability to generate trust and build alliances with co-workers
Ability to work well with the existing management team
Adept in developing and maintaining a relationship with all stakeholders
Go-getter approach

Work Level:Mid-Level
Job Type:Contract
Salary:Market Related
Duration:1 – 2 Years
EE Position:No
Location:Dar es Salaam