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Cost Accountant at Westfalia Fruit Estates (Pty) Ltd

Employer
Westfalia Fruit
Location
South Africa Modjadjiskloof ZA, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 30, 2022

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Job Role
Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related products to international markets. 80 years after its humble creation in Tzaneen, South Africa, is today the largest global supplier of avocados, operating over 5 continent and in 16 countries. We are recognized as the #avoexperts and have become the supplier of choice to both retail and wholesale customers.
We are searching for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team at Westfalia Fruit Estates near Tzaneen. The incumbent will be responsible for the proactive cost accounting and financial administration services to the Nursery.
The incumbent will be responsible for reporting and alert management should variances between budget/standards and actual costs occur. This position's key focus will be to ensure that the cost of products are accurate and include all relevant costs of production, and that the resultant cost of sales and closing inventories are accurate and complete. You must have a degree or post graduate qualification in Cost\Management accounting and minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment with costing, finances and inventory. In addition, you must be computer literate and familiar with [MS Office (Word and Excel), Microsoft D365 or other ERP software.
Knowledge

* International Financial Reporting Standards
* Internal controls relevant to inventory
* Management & Cost accounting principles
* Understand stock management process steps
Skills

* Administratively astute
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* Fluent in English and another official South African language
Attitude/Behaviour

* Objective decision maker
* Attention to details
* Willing to travel within South Africa
* Deadline-driven
* Customer Service
*Desired Skills: *

* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* Fluent in English and another official South African language
* Administratively astute
*Desired Work Experience: *

* 5 to 10 years Cost & Management Accounting

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