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Management Accountant in Brisbane

Management Accountant job description

A Management Accountant analyses key financial information to provide feedback that will aid managerial planning and commercial decision making that will ensure future growth and profitability of your company. Part of the Management Accountant’s role is to try to reduce the operational and production costs of a company by identifying and implementing more efficient strategies.

Management Accountant duties and responsibilities of the job

The company’s Management Accountant establishes financial policies and maintains management information systems, combining the need f or a candidate with accounting and business management skills. Other duties as part of the Management Accountant job description should include: Budgeting and reporting Advising on strategic planning and business planning Completing all tax-related material Overseeing benefits and compensation packages Creating financial statements for internal and external company requirements Providing financial analysis and forecasting Supporting auditing projects If a senior role, it could also include supervising a finance team

Management Accountant job qualifications and requirements

A Management Accountant job description should request at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with strong skills in reporting. A keen knowledge of accounting would be beneficial, as well as the following soft skills: Strong attention to detail Organisation skills Problem-solving skills Critical and analytical thinking Communication skills As this role oversees critical data f or a company, a candidate’s mathematical abilities and business knowledge will be integral due to the breadth of financial information they will oversee.

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Salary for Management Accountant in Brisbane
98000 - 117600
25th Percentile
98000
The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.
50th Percentile
108780
The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
75th Percentile
117600
The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.
Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.
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