Junior Cost Accountant - Howick

Accountancy Placements Pietermaritzburg • Other • Howick, South Africa • 5h ago

Responsibilities:

Maintain and update cost accounting systems and procedures specific to manufacturing operations
Analyse and allocate costs to various operations
Conduct variance analysis to identify factors impacting production costs
Analyse inventory variances and implement corrective measures to optimize resource utilization
Monitor project costs and provide financial oversight throughout the project lifecycle, from planting to harvest
Ensure all BOMs and costings relating to BOMs are maintained
Work together with sales team to report on sales of stock and sales channels
Work together with the financial manager to ensure Costing reports are accurate and on time
Some supervision of junior finance personnel will be required

Requirements

CIMA qualification preferred, or a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Comm) or equivalent
At least 2 years of relevant work experience in similar roles (Post-articles)
Strong grasp of manufacturing and FMCG costing processes and inventory management
Solid understanding of general ledger transactions and financial reporting
Proficient in developing and maintaining sales reporting systems

Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.