Cost Accountant

 

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU007386/NBh

Date posted:

Friday, November 25, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

400 000 Annually


SUMMARY:
A retail company in Johannesburg North is seeking the analytical expertise of a strong Cost Accountant.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job & Company Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to grow their career and gain tremendous experience working for an Retail Company.

 

Duties include;

  • Knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting packages, standard cost and project (job) cost accounting
  • Setting up of standard costing, rate and volume variance analysis templates as well as capital budgeting templates on Excel
  • Ensuring that costs are allocated correctly in the general ledger
  • Prepare monthly management accounts (provide detail reasons for the variance movement for costs, processing cost and related overheads) monthly budget vs actual report
  • Perform volume and price variance analysis for all costs.
  • Prepare month end inventory adjustments based on stock valuation reports.
  • Provide support in the procurement process by ensuring correct product codes used on purchase requisition
  • Prepare the volume and price variance analysis

 

Education:

  • BCOM HONS or CIMA or Articles

 

Job Experience & Skills Required:

  • Minimum 3-5years experience in similar Costing enviroment
  • Advanced Excel (V-look ups, Pivot tables, Macros, creating reports)
  • strong presentational skills and strong communicator
  • Proactive and ability to work independantly
  • Strong problem solving skills and team player willing to step up and take charge

 

Apply now! 

 

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