Junior Cost Accountant

SUMMARY:
A dynamic and growing player in the global wine industry based in Stellenbosch is looking for a Junior Cost Accountant.
 
The company is known for commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable practices with a portfolio of respected wine brands and a strong presence in both local and international markets, they pride themselves on excellence from vineyard to customer.
 
The Junior Cost Accountant will be responsible for calculating accurate manufacturing costs so that the correct selling price and gross margins can be established, ensure accurate stock intake on WineMS and BC and assist with general accounting functions in the finance department.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:
 
Review accuracy of stock counts for all winehouses:
 
Verify that the stock counts received are correct and accurate.
Analyse variances and identify reasons for discrepancies and report to the cost accountant.
100% accurate inventory
Accurate reporting
Effective cost management
Ensure compliance with company and external standards
 
Production Orders and Analysis of Input Cost for all winehouses:
 
Update POR’s in BC – ensure correct stock items consumed and produced.
Timeous processing of production runs
Ensure correct costs and quantities are used.
Query discrepancies and follow up daily/weekly on outstanding POR’s
Record keeping & comparison of prices of new and existing suppliers
Compilation of a supplier pricing file (Costing Masterfile)
Analyse finished stock pricing
Correct and accurate price build up and margin calculation.
Accurate reporting of costs to ensure accurate selling price. Ensure finished stock costing is in line with budget and previous financial year
 
Bulk Wine Management:
 
Create purchase orders and wine delivery in WineMS for bulk wine.
Ensure accurate quantities and costs are captured on WineMS for bulk wine.
Match Invoices to PO’s and Wine deliveries for bulk stock to ensure all documents are accurately captured
Ensure Fairtrade documentation for Bulkwine purchases is correct and assist with info for quarterly reports
Accurate bulk wine stock levels vs data on system
Accurate reporting = wine prices / margins
 
Stock Management:
 
Ensure accurate reports irrespective of wastage on productions
Report on costs prices for all input materials Current vs Budget and Forecast
Assist with stock on hand and turnover days reports
CoGS Analysis
 
Compliance:
 
Quarterly Stats SA financial questionnaire
Timeous and accurate completion of data/information to be submitted for review
Assist with ad hoc tasks and provide support across finance and operations as required.
 
Requirements:
 
Financial Accounting Diploma or BCom Degree
CIMA or SAIPA registered will be beneficial
At least 3 – 5 years general cost management
Cost Accounting and Administration experience in a corporate environment
Experience in manufacturing industry will be beneficial
Previous experience in Business Central will be beneficial
Working experience in the Wine industry will be beneficial
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy