Our client based in Ottery, Cape Town is looking to employ a Cost Accountant.
This role will report to the continuous improvements department. The Cost Accountant will support operations by providing information to aid decision-making and drive profitability, operational efficiency, and effective cost control. The Cost Accountant will identify and drive system improvement opportunities and ensure strong controls are in place.
Requirements:
CIMA
At least 1-3 years of experience in a financial or cost accounting role
Experience working within a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Good attention to detail and organisational skills
Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment subject to constant change
Team Player and the ability to drive projects and implementations within a team
Proficiency in accounting software (Syspro)
Experience in implementing a costing “system”
Responsibilities:
Implement a costing system with value-adding reports and recommendations
Review and closure of jobs, investigating variances and driving corrective actions
Review and update of BOM’s as required
Review and monitor labour and overhead allocations to products
Review and monitor labour and overhead rates used for recovery
Review and update standard cost for raw materials in the accounting system to ensure inventory valuation is accurate including landed cost calculations for imported raw materials
Analyse material usage and waste and drive corrective actions
Review inventory count results for approval
Review the accuracy of inventory-related transactions and assist with queries
Ensure strong inventory controls are in place to safeguard inventory and drive accuracy
Perform product and customer costings
Compile costing information and perform ad-hoc costings as required
Analyse margin and costs and identify where improvements can be made to profitability
Building and maintaining reports to assist product mix decision-making
Performing financial modelling to inform decision-making for strategic objectives
Preparing information and reports for business presentations
Assist with compiling annual budgets and rolling forecasts
Providing systems support to users and maintaining master data
Identify and drive system improvements and assist with special projects
Prepare SOP documentation and provide training to staff on systems implemented
