- Centurion
- Salary: R30 000.00 - R60 000.00 Per Month (Negotiable)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Accounting FMCG Finance
- Benefits: Medical Aid Pension Bonus
- Reference: Cost Accountant (TF)
Vacancy Details
Employer: Soulify
Our client is looking for a Cost Accountant to play a crucial role in financial management by analyzing and reporting on various aspects of production costs. This position involves monitoring, recording, and analyzing all costs associated with the manufacturing process to ensure accurate financial reporting and support informed decision-making.
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Required Skills
- Excellent Communication And Organizational Skills: 3 to 4 years
- Strong Analytical Skills And Attention To Detail: 3 to 4 years
- Ability To Work Under Pressure And Meet Tight Deadlines: 3 to 4 years
- Proficiency With Accounting Software And ERP Systems (E.G., Sage 200 Evolution V9): 3 to 4 years
- Leadership, Teamwork, And Confidentiality Skills: 3 to 4 years
Candidate Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Cost Analysis:
- Analyze manufacturing costs, including direct labor, materials, and overhead.
- Regularly review and update cost estimates for new and existing products.
- Investigate variances between actual and standard costs.
- Review Bill of Materials (BOM) to ensure accuracy with production activities.
Inventory Management:
- Oversee inventory valuation and ensure accurate recording in financial statements.
- Collaborate with production to reconcile physical inventory with accounting records.
- Monitor inventory processes, including receiving, transfers, and production reconciliation.
- Implement and maintain effective inventory control measures.
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and present financial reports related to manufacturing costs.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on cost analysis to aid decision-making.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to manufacturing.
Month-End Close:
- Participate in the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts related to manufacturing costs.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives.
Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- Assist with audits related to manufacturing costs.
Collaboration:
- Work with production, procurement, and finance departments to gather cost information.
- Communicate insights to team members and stakeholders regarding manufacturing costs.
Candidate Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CIMA, SAICA) are advantageous.
Experience:
- Proven experience in Cost Accounting, preferably within a manufacturing industry.
Skills:
- Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Sage 200 Evolution v9).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Leadership, teamwork, and confidentiality skills.
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