We are looking to appoint a Cost Accountant with excellent organisational and analytical skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organisation.
• Analyse and recommend product costs and cost savings.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Analyse the data collected and log a detailed record of the results.
• Analyse any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.
• Analyse manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.
• Analyse manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.
• Maintain product and formulation master data.
• Consolidate sales forecasts from different business units.
• Incorporate sales forecasts into production plan to determine raw material demands.
• Measure and report on actual sales and production figures compared to forecasts and revise production plans.
• Communicate any discrepancies between forecasts and actuals with relevant parts of the business to take necessary action.

Skills and Capabilities

• Knowledge of cost-efficient operations in an organisation
• Excellent presentation skills and report-writing skills
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Excellent Communication and IT skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Solid cost systems background
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Finance degree, Honours will be an advantage
• Previous experience as a Cost Accountant will be advantageous
• Computer literate (Excel - Advanced)