Cost Accountant

The role will be consist of analysing and managing cost related data for the manufacturing operations. Focus on budgeting, cost control, costing, inventory and profitability analysis. Cost Accounting and Analysis Develop and maintain costing systems Analyse actual production costs vs system costing Identify variances Re-cost and new costings Inventory Management Analyse movements Perform periodic audits Ensure all stock is costed accurately Budgeting and Forecasting Assist in preparing annual budgets, rolling forecasts and financial planning Develop and implement cost saving initiatives Financial Reporting and Compliance Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual cost accounting reports Process Improvement Identify cost reduction opportunities and process improvements Implement cost control procedures Previous experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of costing principles, inventory management and financial analysis Tertiary financial degree essential CIMA or studying towards highly advantageous