Group
Occupation
211134 Management Accountant
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
211134 Management Accountant
Provides services relating to performance-based financial reporting, asset valuation, budgetary systems, cost management, pricing, forecasting, and the strategic governance of organisations. Provides advice on financial planning and risk management, and provides management with reports to assist in decision-making. Establishes continuous reporting and feedback mechanisms by using data source management, analysis, and visualisation. May provide insight into cost performance and support the implementation of benchmarking and quality improvement initiatives.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Alternative title
- Cost Accountant
Specialisations
- Commercial Accountant
- Product Accountant
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Prepares financial statements and reports for presentation to boards of directors, governing and statutory bodies, management and shareholders
- Analyses financial and non-financial data to inform business strategies and monitor risk
- Provides assurance about the accuracy contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements