Cost Accountant - Earth Moving Equipment - - Johannesburg

Minimum requirements for the role:

A bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is essential for this role.
The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of cost accounting principles, standards, and methodologies.
Must have the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Computer literacy is essential with intermediate Excel (V Lookups) and good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude for figures are essential for the role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Working in a team of finance staff handling various costings and financial functions for engineering products within the steel and mining industry.
Preparing and managing cash flow and budgets as well as performing cashbook, debtors, creditors and other financial functions.
Assisting and preparing various monthly reconciliations and management reports.
Assisting with payments and receipts as well as preparing invoices and statements on a monthly basis.
Assisting with inventory costing.
Monitoring and improving product margins.
Conducting detailed analysis of manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labour, and overhead expenses.
Analysing production costs and variances to identify areas for cost reduction and process improvement.
Regularly reviewing and updating cost data to reflect changes in production processes, materials, and overheads.
Monitoring actual performance against budgeted costs and providing variance analysis.
Providing insights into cost trends, deviations, and areas of concern to support decision-making.
Identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost efficiency within the manufacturing processes.
Working closely with operations and production teams to implement cost-effective solutions.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained. Apply Now

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