Junior Cost Accountant - Howick

Responsibilities: Maintain and update cost accounting systems and procedures specific to manufacturing operations Analyse and allocate costs to various operations Conduct variance analysis to identify factors impacting production costs Analyse inventory variances and implement corrective measures to optimize resource utilization Monitor project costs and provide financial oversight throughout the project lifecycle, from planting to harvest Ensure all BOMs and costings relating to BOMs are maintained Work together with sales team to report on sales of stock and sales channels Work together with the financial manager to ensure Costing reports are accurate and on time Some supervision of junior finance personnel will be required Requirements CIMA qualification preferred, or a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Comm) or equivalent At least 2 years of relevant work experience in similar roles (Post-articles) Strong grasp of manufacturing and FMCG costing processes and inventory management Solid understanding of general ledger transactions and financial reporting Proficient in developing and maintaining sales reporting systems Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.