Cost Accountant Opportunity
An opportunity exists at an Abattoir for an energetic, can-do approach Cost Accountant to join their team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct regular analysis of product costs, including cattle purchases, wholesale and Deboning product cost prices, Afval prices, labour, and overhead expenses, to ensure accurate costing information.
- Work closely with Marketing Team and perform continuous analysis on sales prices, margins per product and profitability.
- Daily analysis, reporting and discussions with Marketing Team and Abattoir COO on price variances and margins.
- Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, processes, and procedures for better cost control and accurate financial reporting.
- Monitor ongoing expenses against forecast and budget, including purchase price variances, overruns, production variances, and cost allocations, and provide recommendations for cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, logistics and marketing to gather costing data, improve accuracy, and implement cost control measures.
- Prepare and analyze monthly costing reports to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans related to cost accounting.
- Participate in the development and implementation of cost accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in cost accounting and the FMCG industry to enhance performance and efficiency.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- B.Com degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in cost accounting, preferably in the FMCG industry.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and methodologies.
- Proficient in using cost accounting software and ERP systems.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, V-Lookups, and data analysis functions.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptability to changing business requirements and the willingness to continuously learn and improve.
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