Management Accountant Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Management Accountant:

  • B.Sc/BA in accounting, finance or similar field
  • Relevant certification will be preferred
  • Proven experience as management accountant, accounting supervisor or similar role
  • Solid knowledge of basic and advanced accounting and financial principles and practices
  • Analytical mind with aptitude in math
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • A problem-solver with attention to detail
  • Organizational and leadership skills
  • Excellent knowledge of cost accounting and reporting
  • Excellent knowledge or risk analysis, budgeting and forecasting
  • Working knowledge of financial software and MS Office

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Management Accountant skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Management Accountant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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