The Manager, Management Accounting leads the Rafulin Group’s management reporting, budgeting, financial planning, and performance analysis functions. This position provides critical financial insights to guide business decision-making and leads a team in producing accurate and timely reports, consolidating budgets, and reviewing internal financial controls. The incumbent collaborates closely with the General Manager, Financial Accounting & Taxation, to ensure alignment between actual reporting, accruals, and statutory deadlines, and also partners with operations and project teams to drive financial performance improvements across the Group.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Group Management Reporting
- Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for all entities in the Rafulin Group.
- Consolidate and present cost control summaries, budget tracking, financial forecasts, and performance insights to senior management.
- Validate reports prepared by team members to ensure data accuracy and alignment with corporate formats and deadlines.
- Collaborate with the General Manager, Financial Accounting & Taxation to ensure management reports are supported by accurate actuals, reconciliations, and accruals.
2. Business Plan & Budget Oversight
- Coordinate, review, and consolidate annual business plans and budgets across departments and entities.
- Develop and update budget guidelines, templates, and standard assumptions for Group-wide use.
- Review budget utilization reports and verify alignment with procurement and CAPEX justifications.
- Ensure financial strategy, performance expectations, and compliance with internal guidelines are reflected in all budgeting activities.
3. Internal Control and Governance
- Review internal accounting procedures, cost monitoring processes, and recommend improvements to strengthen controls.
- Assist in evaluating the Discretionary Limit of Authority (DAL) and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Lead or contribute to periodic reviews of financial controls, audits (e.g., fixed asset audits), and compliance checks.
- Coordinate with the Head, Financial Accounting to ensure policy compliance across both management and statutory functions.
4. People Leadership and Development
- Supervise and mentor the team members in the management accounting unit.
- Review and approve work outputs, coach for development, and ensure accountability in reporting and planning tasks.
- Promote a high-performance team culture aligned with Rafulin’s values and continuous improvement goals.
5. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead financial analysis related to cost trends, revenue forecasting, and project profitability.
- Support department heads with financial insights for procurement, project feasibility, and operational planning.
- Develop and review financial models, scenario planning, and what-if analysis to support strategic decisions.
6. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Oversee the effective utilisation and governance of the ERP system for Management Accounting functions.
- Drive ERP process enhancements to improve budgeting, forecasting, costing, and management reporting.
- Support ERP implementation, upgrades, testing (UAT), and user adoption initiatives.
7. Other Responsibilities
- Participate in cross-functional projects, task forces, and review committees as assigned.
- Undertake any other assignments as directed by the Executive Director, Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional certification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA) is preferred
- 10–15 years of progressive management accounting, budgeting, or financial planning experience.
- Knowledge of and experience working with ERP systems is required.
- Must have prior team supervision or department leadership experience
- Management and cost reporting
- Budget planning, forecasting, and consolidation
- Financial analysis and variance reporting
- Internal controls and audit support
- Familiarity with group reporting across multiple entities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling tools