Cost Accountant

Main Objectives The purpose of the Cost Accountant role is to manage the full stock control function and operational efficiencies to mitigate stock losses in collaboration with relevant site HOD's.   Key Responsibilities To provide a cost management service to the management team in respect of deviation reporting along with waste elimination opportunities.
To determine and manage cost accounting procedures and methods in order to accurately account for costs per product.
To perform stock reconciliation, reporting and investigation of variances to initiate corrective action on a daily basis To ensure accurate recording and reporting of stock information through compilation of financial journals and balance sheet reconciliations on monthly basis.
To check for adherence to and continuous improvements of Standard Operating Procedures relating to stock control on all site and route locations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
To participate in the preparation of annual budgets as needed by the Site Accountant/Bakery Manager.
To guide and advise Sales Managers regarding route viability and cost to serve by checking their calculations on adhoc bases Cashbook Reconciliation Month end processing and closure of depot financials Budgeting / Forecasting of depot financials Expense analysis and reviewing variances against budget with recommendations Maintain depot balancing and full financial reporting of the depot Supervise Depot Admin team and control the depot stock Ensure compliance to the Standard Operating procedures at the Depot