Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

J.A.Z Recruitment

Job Ref:

ST

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Location:

helderberg, Western Cape, South Africa

Salary:

R270K - R300K

SUMMARY:
Plan for costs, cost estimating, budget development and control, cost projecting, analysis, and reporting.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key duties:

Implement, administer, and maintain cost control systems and procedures to track costs and project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts
Compute costs of all manufacturing, material, and labour expenses.
Monitor costs against budgets and forecasts
Assist in building the company’s cost saving program, annual budgets and forecasts, and performance
Develop and implement an integrated cost and planning system
Assist in setting prices for labour and material and determine inventory valuation
Monitor all activities in planning and scheduling, cost control, accounting, and document control
Calculating pricing and margins based on costs
Meeting with various stakeholders to monitor spend against budgets and plans
Reconciliation of data, costs, variances and reporting thereon
Preparation of management accounts
All Ad hoc requests from the CEO

Minimum Requirements:

National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting or an equivalent
Minimum 4 years'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' experience working in cost control
Excellent computer skills, maths & knowledge of accounting.
Proficiency in spreadsheets and ability to work on many projects with different deadlines
Exceptionally well organized with an aptitude for data
Able to generate budgets and reports
Strong presentation skills, able to explain concepts concisely and accurately
Able to develop strong, cooperative relationships with department heads
Knowledge and experience in budgets and project costing

The ideal candidate will:

Be insightful and thorough
Continuously analyze, secure, and optimize the company’s operating cost.
Interpersonal skills: Ability to show team spirit in work and to exhibit sound and accurate judgment if needed.
Managing Performance: Ability to organize and prioritize work activities, develop realistic action plans and statements, and demonstrate accuracy
Dependability & Adaptability: Ability to complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan, to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

To apply: Submit a detailed CV to: j.a.z.recruitment.

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

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