PURPOSE
An exciting opportunity exists for a Cost and Management Accountant to assist the business in making critical business decisions by analysing and presenting key financial data in preparing forecasts, budgets and performing risk/variance analysis. Implementing effective cost management techniques to maximise profits and reduce costs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational
Develop systems or procedures for accumulation systems and/or cost accounting functions
Predict, plan and record variable costs
Review and analyse actual costs to identify opportunities for reductions and anomalies to maximise profits
Determine and recommend cost-effective solutions
Analyse financial data and trends to guide strategic decision
Develop and maintain financial models that drive business performance
Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, inventory and other
Assisting with audit requests and processes
Provide actionable insights to enhance profitability and cost efficiency
Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives
Recommend cost allocation techniques to contract level
Assess inventory valuation methods for appropriateness and monthly valuations performed in line with reporting standards
Ensure financial accounting related to revenue and costing is completed in a timely and accurate manner
Reporting
Gather and compile cost information and maintain database concerning expenses by Divisional and site level
Analyse reports and tools that identify cost exceptions and working with cross-function teams to predict and improve the cost production
Evaluate project's performance using key data
Review, analyse and report actual profit margins
Recommend ways of cutting costs
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management reports by Divisions and by site
Conduct variance analysis - deep dives to enhance profitability of projects
Assist in preparing and supplying operational finance information to Divisions
Budget and Forecast
Assist with the annual budget preparation and reporting process
Provide support in preparing necessary operations' annual budget reports
Track budgeting and costs and ensure spending is in line with budgets
Develop and maintain forecasts to assist projects planning and decision-making
Governance
Ensure the Divisions are compliant with relevant legislation (Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, etc.) including legislative amendments and industry best practices
Advise on solutions to relevant stakeholders
Assist in preparing the annual audit file for external Auditors, various reconciliations and assist external Auditors with queries
Assist with the internal audit during annual internal audit process
Team Management
Manage the day-to-day activities of the team
Provide support and assistance to the team to fulfil their responsibilities
Coach, train and develop the team
Manage delivery of services against SLAs entered
Transactional Shared Services / Financial Accounting
Prepare monthly journals
Review reconciliations performed by team
Review cost allocation of purchase requests
Prepare reconciliations of general ledger accounts
Provide quality accounting support and technical advice to key internal stakeholders
Ensuring completeness of transactions on the system on a timeous basis
QUALIFICATIONS
CIMA / CGMA / BCom Accounting
Articles or Chartered Accountancy qualification will be advantageous
EXPERIENCE
Minimum five years related experience in a construction, mining or tailings environment
SAGE ERP experience would be an advantage
Contract allowance accounting experience
SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Technical
Report writing
Analytical
Financial and budget control
Mentoring and Coaching
Good performance management
Communication, conflict handling and interpersonal
CLOSING DATE: 19 September 2024
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