Management Accountant job at Rural Development Foundation (RDF)

The Management Accountant is responsible for providing accurate financial information, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting to support informed decision-making. The role ensures sound financial management practices, compliance with organizational policies, and effective use of resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Develop and monitor organizational budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations for improving efficiency and cost control.
• Prepare variance analyses and investigate significant budget deviations.
• Produce timely financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and external audits.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare financial projections.
• Assist departmental managers with budget planning and expenditure monitoring.
• Prepare financial models and business cases to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Participate in financial planning, policy development, and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA is an added advantage.
• Membership with a recognized professional accounting body is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience in management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, or financial analysis.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO) or donor-funded environment is an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and management accounting principles.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Key Competencies

• Financial Analysis
• Budget Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Planning and Organization
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Integrity and Professionalism

Working Conditions

• Office-based role with occasional travel if required.
• May require working additional hours during budgeting, audit, or financial reporting periods.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Develop and monitor organizational budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations for improving efficiency and cost control.
• Prepare variance analyses and investigate significant budget deviations.
• Produce timely financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and external audits.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare financial projections.
• Assist departmental managers with budget planning and expenditure monitoring.
• Prepare financial models and business cases to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Participate in financial planning, policy development, and process improvement initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and management accounting principles.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA is an added advantage.
• Membership with a recognized professional accounting body is desirable.