Management Accountant at Wilderness

Job Summary:
We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, as well as excellent analytical and communication skills. The Management Accountant will be responsible for providing financial analysis and reporting to support the decision-making process of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Budget preparation and forecasting.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain and update financial models to track performance against budget and forecast.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Tax administration (Income tax, QPDs, VAT, WHT)
• Exchange control administration (Liquidations, TRAS 1, acquittals, service agreements)
• Treasury management (cashflow forecasting, bank reconciliations, identification of funding gaps, timely payment of suppliers)
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Preparation of IFRS compliant annual financial statements.
• Year end audit administration (stock counts, asset verifications, liaising with external auditors).
• Training and supervision of junior accounting team members.
• Preparation of ad hoc financial reports as requested by management

Qualification and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional certification preferred (CIMA, ACCA, AA(Z), ZICA).
• 2+ years of experience in financial accounting or management accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, GAAP, financial principles and practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience in financial modelling.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Numeracy and strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Note: This job specification is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Responsibilities and requirements may evolve or change over time.