Reference: NFR003304-BM-1
My client, a market leader in the retail and manufacturing industry, is seeking a Cost Accountant to be a part of their amazing team.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist the CFO and will be required to perform full costing functions for the business.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement within the company's operations.
- Costing: Utilise costing methods to accurately determine the cost of production of various products.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts by providing insights into cost trends and variances, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Inventory Management: Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliation, and control processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Variance Analysis: Analyse and interpret variances between actual and budgeted costs, investigating reasons for discrepancies and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
- Cost Control: Implement cost control measures to optimize operational efficiency, reduce production costs, and maximize profitability.
- Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives, driving continuous improvement efforts across the company.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports to support decision-making by management.
- Audit Support: Assist in internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and analysis related to costs, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and regulatory standards.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bcom Accounting degree
- CIMA would be advantageous
- SAP or similar ERP experience
- Exposure in a Manufacturing industry would be advantageous
Package & Remuneration
R 400000 - R 450000
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