Group
Occupation

211134 Management Accountant

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

211134 Management Accountant

Provides financial reporting, costing, budgeting and forecasting to support organisational planning, performance management and strategic decision‑making.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative title

  • Cost Accountant

Specialisations

  • Asset Accountant
  • Commercial Accountant
  • Product Accountant

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Prepares and analyses financial and non‑financial performance reports to support organisational planning and decision‑making
  • Develops and maintains costing, budgeting and forecasting models to monitor financial performance and resource use
  • Conducts variance, trend and profitability analyses to evaluate operational efficiency and strategic outcomes
  • Assesses asset values, pricing and cost drivers to inform financial strategy and commercial decisions
  • Advises management on financial planning, risk and performance improvement opportunities
  • Designs and manages reporting and data analysis tools to provide timely performance insights
  • Implements and reviews budget controls, cost management processes and financial governance frameworks
  • Supports benchmarking, quality improvement and performance measurement across the organisation
  • Supports preparation of financial statements and statutory reports, ensuring accuracy, integrity and compliance of financial information and reporting processes
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