Group
Occupation
211134 Management Accountant
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
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