Management Accountant
Management accountants oversee a company's finances and find ways to improve profits.
Day-to-day Tasks
- prepare financial statements and accounts
- monitor spending and budgets
- analyse the company's financial performance
- make business decisions
- audit departments in your company
- forecast and plan future spending and ways to reduce costs
Skills and Knowledge
- knowledge of economics and accounting
- maths knowledge
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- administration skills
- analytical thinking skills
- the ability to work well with others
- ambition and a desire to succeed
- excellent verbal communication skills
- to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications
Industry Qualifications
You can learn more from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).