Cost Accountant with Manufacturing experience required
- Recruiter
- www.duroplastic.com
- Location
- Atlantis, Cape Town Metro
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 04 Aug 2021
- Closes
- 04 Sep 2021
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Manufacturing/engineering
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Manager
· Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
· Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings.
· Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
· Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
· Analyze the data collected and log a detailed record of the results.
· Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
· Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability.
· Assist in audits and general ledger preparation.
· Performs other duties as assigned
Cost Accountant Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
· 3 years demonstrated accounting experience
· 5-10 year’s demonstrated experience in costing and manufacturing environment
· Proficiency in MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
· Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
· Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Excellent report-writing, communication, and IT skills.
· Strong communication skills including an ability to explain results to Management and make recommendations as necessary.
· Detail oriented
· Confident
· Meticulous with a keen interest in the cost-efficient operations of the organization.
· Must be comfortable on the factory floor and well as in the Finance Team
· Accurate costing is required
· Understanding BOM's
· Profit and loss analysis
· Labour costing