Cost Accountant

 

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

COSTACC

Date posted:

Friday, April 8, 2022

Location:

Epping Garden Village, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Cost Accountant to join their Financial Team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client is looking for a Cost Accountant to join their Financial Team.


Responsibilities:
Analysis, Reports, and Evaluation
Plan, study, and collect data to determine costs of business activity such as raw materials purchases, inventory and labour.
Analyse data collected and record results
Analyse changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided to determine effects on cost
Analyse actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
Analyse audits of costs and prepare reports.
Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
Report on Stock GP% on a fully absorbed basis, broken down to direct and indirect costs, overheads and present monthly reports.
Develop and provide reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
Control Management.
Adhere to all SOP's, policies and procedures.
Implement corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls
Keep to and meet all deadlines or due dates.
Maintain an orderly, updated accounting filing system for all documents.
Maintain costing model
Perform investigations regarding effectiveness and/or efficiencies within the Costs Department and branches and formulate.
proposals for improvement.
Assist in the efficient management and implementation of the costing and pricing.
Ensure all journals are properly described, calculated and signed off by authorised personnel
Data Processing
Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures
Assist in month end close of the general ledger
Reconcile finished goods inventories


Key Skills
must possess a high level of honesty and integrity.
have a high level of attention to detail.
display high levels of planning and organizing.
The incumbent should be able analytical, deadline-driven, show initiative, and have good communication skills.

  • Job Role: Cost Accountant
  • Industry: Accountancy / Finance
  • Salary: Negotiable

Required Skills

3 Years of Experience
 
 
Qualifications
 
Relevant Degree or Diploma in Accounting.
3 years’ experience in cost accounting.
Post graduate qualification are advantageous.
Good understanding of Syspro.

 

 
 

 

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