Head Management Account

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts with variance analysis.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Analyze financial performance and provide insightful reports and commentary to management.
• Maintain cost accounting systems and monitor cost drivers across departments.
• Support strategic planning through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Collaborate with department heads to track KPIs and improve financial efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Assist in year-end closing and preparation of financial statements.
• Continuously improve financial reporting systems and processes.

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience in the following areas:
• Standard Costing
• Budgeting and Budgetary Control
• Inventory Management
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is required.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar ERP systems).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• At least 10 years working as a Management Accountant, preferably in a manufacturing firm (experience in a pharmaceutical company will be an added advantage)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with occasional extended hours during reporting periods.
• May involve cross-functional collaboration within finance, operations, HR, and other departments.