We are looking to appoint a Cost Accountant with excellent organisational and analytical skills.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organisation.
- Analyse and recommend product costs and cost savings.
- Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
- Analyse the data collected and log a detailed record of the results.
- Analyse any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.
- Analyse manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
- Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
- Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.
- Maintain product and formulation master data.
- Consolidate sales forecasts from different business units.
- Incorporate sales forecasts into production plan to determine raw material demands.
- Measure and report on actual sales and production figures compared to forecasts and revise production plans.
- Communicate any discrepancies between forecasts and actuals with relevant parts of the business to take necessary action.
Skills and Capabilities
- Knowledge of cost-efficient operations in an organisation
- Excellent presentation skills and report-writing skills
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Excellent Communication and IT skills
- Strong Excel skills
- Solid cost systems background
- Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
- Meticulous attention to detail with superb organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Minimum Requirements
- BCom Finance degree, Honours will be an advantage
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Cost Accountant
- Computer literate (Excel - Advanced)
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