Cost Accountant with Manufacturing experience required

Location
Atlantis, Cape Town Metro
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
04 Aug 2021
Closes
04 Sep 2021
Job role
Accountant
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

 

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