Management Accountant

John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd

Management Accountant

John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (JKLL), a fully owned subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC, is a leading Integrated Logistics Services Provider with over 12 years of experience in operating and managing Multi User Logistics fulfillment centers, Diverse transport fleets, Temperature controlled logistics and Supply chain consultancy services spanning across multiple industry verticals.

The Management Accountant is responsible for business planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and evaluating strategic investment opportunities. The role provides commercial and financial insights to support decision-making, improve profitability, and drive business growth across the logistics and transportation businesses.

Job Responsibilities

Management Reporting

- Prepare monthly management accounts and business performance reports.

- Analyze revenue, costs, margins, and profitability by business unit and service line.

- Provide variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year performance.

- Present key financial and operational insights to management.

Budgeting & Forecasting

- Lead annual planning and reforecast processes.

- Coordinate with business units to gather assumptions and operational plans.

- Develop financial models supporting business objectives.

- Monitor budget performance and identify corrective actions.

Business Planning

- Support strategic planning and long-term business plans.

- Develop financial projections and scenario analyses.

- Evaluate business opportunities and expansion initiatives.

- Assist management in decision-making through financial insights.

Project Feasibility Analysis

- Conduct financial feasibility studies for logistics, warehousing, and transportation projects.

- Develop project financial models, including:

Net Present Value (NPV)

- Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

- Payback Analysis

- Sensitivity Analysis

- Assess project risks and profitability.

- Prepare investment papers and presentations for management approval.

Product & Service Feasibility

- Evaluate profitability of new products and services.

- Conduct pricing and margin analyses.

- Support the development of new logistics solutions and business initiatives.

- Monitor post-implementation performance against approved business cases.

Business Performance Analysis

- Track operational KPIs and financial performance indicators.

- Analyze trends and provide recommendations for efficiency improvements.

- Partner with operational teams to improve profitability and cost management.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as a finance business partner to operational and commercial teams.

- Support management committees and leadership meetings with financial insights.

- Prepare presentations for Board, ExCo, and management reviews.

Team Leadership

1. Supervise and develop analytical capabilities within the team.

Person Specifications

Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Management.

- Fully or partly qualified CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience

- 4–6 years of experience in management accounting, FP&A, corporate finance, or commercial finance.

- Experience in logistics, transportation, shipping, warehousing, or infrastructure sectors is preferred.