Job Overview
Date Posted: Posted 4 months ago
Location: Saldanha Bay, Western Cape
Job Title: Cost Accountant
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Job Level: Intermediate
Minimum Experience: 1 - 3 Years
Cost Accountant position available in Saldanha Bay.
A renowned JSE Listed company is looking for a Cost Accountant to join their team on a full-time permanent basis for their offices in Saldanha.
Excellent compensation package on offer (subject to qualification and or experience) plus benefits and internal career advancement opportunities.
Position Overview:
You will be responsible for performing cost analyses and preparing budget reports.
You should possess excellent analytical skills along with the ability to combine different data and calculate profit margins. Our ideal candidate should also be able to create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for our company.
Ultimately, you should build updated databases and manage cost information to maximize profitability for our company.
In addition to your primary functions, you may be required to perform other duties that may reasonably be required by management on an adhoc basis.
Position Responsibilities:
Collecting cost information and maintaining an expenses database
Constructing data accumulation systems
Determining fixed costs (e.g. salaries, rent and insurance)
Plan and record variable costs (e.g. purchases of raw material and operations costs)
Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
Prepare budgeting reports (for the company and for each department)
Analyze and report profit margins
Prepare (monthly, quarterly and annual) cost forecasts
Assisting in month-end and year-end closing
Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions.
Requirements:
Proven work experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant or similar role
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with accounting software, like Syspro
Working knowledge of an accounting package
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Intermediate or advanced Excel skills, Access, overall good MS Office Suite skills.
Able to operate independently as well as in a team.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Driver's license
BSc degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant study
2-3 years' experience in Cost Accountant field
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