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Cost Accountant

Employer
MPC Recruitment
Location
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 22, 2021

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Job Role
Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Overview of key activities:

* Maintain the Landed Costs processes.
* Allocating Clearing Agent invoices and Importation documents to Raw Materials.
* Monitor the variance between the Accrual to Costing and the Actual Cost.
* Assist the Procurement department to maintain the 470.03 Import Permit.
* Ensure Raw Materials are accurately recorded and tracked through the Import to Export cycle.
* Labour Efficiency tracking.
* Key input into the Actual Hours vs Routing Hours dashboards.
* Master Data Management
* Work with the Business Systems department to ensure accurate recording of data.
* Monitor the Moving Average Unit Cost (MAUC) and adjust the Standard Cost where required.
* Review and maintain the allocation hierarchy e.g. Item Groups, Warehouses etc.
* Inventory Valuation.
* Maintain, Reconcile and Analyse key General Ledger accounts and balances.
* Work with the Logistics department to ensure accurate recording of data.
* Maintain Production Orders completion vs closure.
* Track Tank Containers through to completion.
* Evaluate the Cost of Sales Variance accounts.
* Assist with developing and maintaining key internal controls.
* Ensure Internal Controls are adhered to, perform limited Internal Audits.
* Perform an active role in implementing Business System improvements.
* Work with the Business Analyst to improve user efficiency and understanding of integrated systems.
* Analytical Costing responsibilities
* Reporting responsibilities
* Perform any other duties as deemed necessary and requested by the Financial Manager.
The Requirements are as follows:

* BCom (Management Accounting, Accounting) - Essential
* 3 years Cost Accounting experience - Essential (preferably in a Manufacturing Environment)
* MS Office experience (MS Excel - at least intermediate level) - Essential
* CIMA (or studying towards) - Preferred
* ERP integrated Business system experience - Preferred
Behavioural competencies:

* Ethical with a high level of integrity.
* Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
* Embrace and solve problems, likes to ask why and how.
* Diligent and takes ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Applicant must be prepared to:

* Undergo a screening process i.e. PPA and TEIQ.
* Must be prepared to work overtime at short notice.
If you are intrested please send CV and documents to [Email Address Removed]
*Desired Skills: *

* Monthly Accounts
* Balance Sheet
* Cost accounting
* Accounting management
*Desired Work Experience: *

* 2 to 5 years
*Desired Qualification Level: *

* Diploma

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