Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Recruitment Solutions

Job Ref:

CAG006

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

R50 000 plus

SUMMARY:
You will identify and drive system improvement opportunities and ensure strong controls are in place. Be part of a strong financial team that supports Operations with effective cost control.

POSITION INFO:

You will work in the finance team as COST ACCOUNTANT. This role will report to the continuous improvements department. You will support operations by providing information that will aid decision-making and drive profitability, operational efficiency and effective cost control. You will also identify and drive system improvement opportunities and ensure strong controls are in place.

Qualification and Skills:

CIMA
At least 2 years of cost accounting experience
Experience working within a manufacturing environment to your advantage but not necessary
Exposure to import and export component in previous roles to your advantage
Computer software proficiency - SYSPRO
Exposure to standard costing and job costing
Experience in implementing a costing "system"
You will be analytically strong and have problem-solving ability.
Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
As the Cost Accountant, you will be able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. This is a fast-paced environment and subject to constant change.
As a team player, you will have the ability to drive projects and implementations within a team.

Responsibilities:

Import labour and overhead allocation per job
Review and closure of jobs, investigating variances and driving corrective actions
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
Review standard cost variances and purchase pric variances
Perform product costings per customer
Implement a costing system with value-adding reports and recommendations
Review and monitor labour and overhead allocations to products
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
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

If you are interested in applying for this dynamic position at a stable secure organisation we would like to hear from you.

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