COST ACCOUNTANT - South Africa
Our client in Springs, East Rand are seeking the services of an Afrikaans speaking Cost Accountant Requirements: • B.Com degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in cost accounting, preferably in the FMCG industry. • Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and methodologies. • Proficient in using cost accounting software and ERP systems • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, V-Lookups, and data analysis functions. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Responsibilities: • Conduct regular analysis of product costs, including cattle purchases, wholesale and Deboning product cost prices, Afval prices, labour, and overhead expenses, to ensure accurate costing information. • Work closely with Marketing Team and perform continuous analysis on sales prices, margins per product and profitability. • Daily analysis, reporting and discussions with Marketing Team and Abattoir COO on price variances and margins • Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, processes, and procedures for better cost control and accurate financial reporting. • Monitor ongoing expenses against forecast and budget, including purchase price variances, overruns, production variances, and cost allocations, and provide recommendations for cost-saving opportunities. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, logistics and marketing to gather costing data, improve accuracy, and implement cost control measures. • Prepare and analyze monthly costing reports to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement. • Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans related to cost accounting. • Participate in the development and implementation of cost accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. • Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in cost accounting and the FMCG industry to enhance performance and efficiency.
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