COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

VACANCY: 
A local coal mining company in Zimbabwe, has a vacancy for the position of Cost and Management Accountant under the Finance and Administration department. This is a Senior Management position, and the incumbent should provide operational management information for control of business activities as well as manage the administrative functions of the entity to ensure achievement of the company’s business and financial goals.

Job’s Key Result Areas
• Administration of accounting systems including checking of audit trails
• Co-ordination of fixed assets accounting system involving capital working progress, acquisitions, and cost allocations
• Preparation of product cost flow, stock valuation and summary of monthly departmental costs
• Preparation of monthly management accounts for presentation to Executives
• Preparation of monthly cashflow forecasts
• Compiling, co-ordinating and consolidating annual budgets including business costing, budget assumptions and timelines
• Trend analysis of historic and current patterns of the company’s sales, profitability, and earnings
• Detailed product and business analysis of costs, volume, and profitability to ensure competitive advantage
• Co-ordination of the year end programme
• Tax computation for half year and year end results
• Coach junior employees and staff
Person Specification & Requirements
• Mature Person
• Possess a Degree in Accounting
• Professional qualifications in CIMA/ACCA
• A Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA (Finance) will be an added advantage
• Membership of a Finance/Accounting professional body is a must
• Have at least 3 years’experience in the accounting role
• Experience in the Mining Industry or Heavy Industry is a must
• Must be a team player and have good interpersonal communication skills
• Strong understanding of local financial regulations and reporting requirements
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

The Package:
• For the successful candidate, the company offers an attractive and competitive remuneration package and conditions of service.