Management Accountant jobs in Spain

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Budgeting
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction: Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SBU Accountant (Management Accountant).

• Manage the accuracy of financial data maintained within the general ledger for compilation of annual financial statements in accordance with legislative requirements and accepted practice.
• Draw and analyse management reports per allocated division.
• Ensure revenue and expenditure is processed to the correct GL accounts.
• Investigate and correct incorrect postings through journalisation; establish root cause and take corrective action to avoid future incidents.
• Perform monthly period-end procedures and related analytical functions when required.
• Investigate budget variances and report to Mintek management; compile monthly management packs for SBU's inclusive of management accounting and project information.
• Provide financial input to divisions with annual budgeting and regular forecasting.
• Perform trend analysis per division to assist divisions in accurate budgeting.
• Advise SBU managers on common mistakes.
• Set‑up divisional budget templates and assist with all budget reviews by giving guidance to divisions and compiling budget packs.
• Perform calculation of annual labour rates per division.
• Provide financial advice to SBU's with determination of cost recovery rates.
• Control budget transfers on IFS (Opex vs Capex).
• Control and monitor actual expenditure relating to CAPEX against budgeted CAPEX targets, handling issues arising from the CAPEX process related to management accounting and project issues.
• Ensure that the SAP Project Administration system is adhered to by reviewing and evaluating processes, ensuring compliance with SOPs.
• Review individual project establishment through supporting documentation.
• After establishing compliance with SOPs, release the project on the system.
• Evaluate and monitor accuracy of projects through review of planning documentation and actual revenue/expenditure.
• Review monthly billing of projects and release to FI IFS.
• Monitor, reconcile and exercise control over SBU financial functions.
• Review revenue reserves for reasonability and perform sample calculations to ensure that revenue recognition is accurate.
• Liaise and coordinate with auditors and SBU managers; complete and submit statutory returns to the South African Reserve Bank and STATS SA.
• Provide regular feedback sessions with SBU managers regarding their financials and report to Head: Budget and Project Management.
• Assist with business improvement and cost reduction initiatives within business units.
• Liaise extensively with other departments in Finance and within larger company environment.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in management and cost accounting environment.
• Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word, Excel).
• IFS will be an advantage.
• Project Management experience is essential.

• Be able to work in a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment.
• Must have good work ethics to maintain credibility.