Set out below is a selection of advertisements for posts in management accounting. Read the text of the advertisement and relate the specified requirements to the three management accounting roles set out in this chapter, namely:

(a) directing attention;

(b) keeping the score; and

(c) solving problems.

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PLANNING AND REPORTING CONTROLLER Reporting to the group finance director, your key task will be to drive a step change in all areas of corporate reporting and planning and provide analytical impetus to the development of business strategy. Responsibilities will include: Ownership and control of the quality of reporting and forecasting throughout the business Managing the group's quarterly strategic business unit review, forecasting and annual planning cycles Managing the day-to-day Treasury processes including cash-flow forecasting Supporting the finance director in all corporate activities including financing, acquisitions, presentations and ad hoc projects as required. This is a high profile role which interfaces directly with directors, shareholders, advisers, banks, head office functions and divisions. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious graduate qualified accountant with a minimum of four years post-qualification experience. First class communication skills and good systems knowledge will complement your proven technical expertise.