Cost Accountant

SUMMARY:
We are looking to hire a Cost Accountant with excellent organizational and analytical skills.

POSITION INFO:

Cost Accountant

Area; Brits, North West Province

We are looking to hire a Cost Accountant with excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Package: R40000 to R50000 p/m depending on skills and qualifications

Duties:

• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents and records of the organization.
• Analyse and recommend costs and cost savings.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
• 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.
• Assist in audits and general ledger preparation.
• Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Accounting or related field (essential).

4 years of Cost Accounting work experience

Sound understanding of Accounting principles.

Solid cost systems background.

Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.

Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent report-writing, communication and IT skills.

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