Tracker requires the services of a Cost Accountant (Cost of Sales focused) in the Finance Department at our Johannesburg Head Office. Should you be interested in this challenging position, and meet the job requirements, qualifications, and competencies below, please forward your application before the closing date.Key Responsibilities:Preparation, review, analysis, investigation and reporting of Cost of Sales for the group on a monthly, year-to-date, and year-on-year basis against the prior month/year and against budget/forecast.Preparation and analysis of Cost of Sales related KPI's and trends analysis for the group on a monthly, year-to-date, and year-on-year basis against the prior month/year and against budget/forecast.Preparation, review, analysis, investigation and reporting of Deferred Revenue and Deferred Cost of Sales for the group on a monthly, year-to-date, and year-on-year basis against the prior month/year and against budget/forecast.Analysis of specific Income Statement and Balance Sheet items as required.Preparation and analysis of Departmental Management Accounts, conducting review meetings with Budget Owners/Division Heads, and providing feedback to Executive Members.Preparation, investigation, analysis, and reporting of Annual Budgets and short, medium- and long-term Forecasts.Liaising with Budget Owners/Division Heads/Executive Members for information to complete Annual Budgets and short, medium- and long-term Forecasts.Preparation, investigation, analysis, and completion of the short-term Cash Forecast.Support business with costing/profitability analysis of projects and other ad-hoc functions.Drive continuous improvement in customer service levels in all areas of the business involved.Provide support to the Management Accountant and FP&A Manager with group reporting elements (financial and non-financial) for the Executive Committee Members and Board of Directors.Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations.Signatory for payments.Minimum Requirements:Relevant 3 Year Degree completed (specialising in Accounting/Management Accounting).Completed Honours (following the relevant 3 Year Degree) specialising in Accounting/Management Accounting will be advantageous.Minimum of 5 Years' post qualification experience in the field of Accounting/Management Accounting.Strong technical knowledge in fields of Management Accounting, Reporting and Forecasting.Advanced MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.Strong command of Rate and Volume variance calculation as well as Process Analysis.Completed/Signed Off 3 Years Articles would be advantageous.Financial Modelling in MS Excel would be advantageous.Deadline driven, self-motivated, assertive individual with a strong sense of responsibility for work allocated.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal).Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently.Must be willing to work additional hours if required.
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