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Cost and Management Accountant

West Coast Personnel
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Cost Analysis & Reporting
  • Prepare and analyze cost reports, identifying trends and areas for cost reduction.
  • Conduct variance analysis to compare actual costs against budgets and forecasts.
  • Provide actionable recommendations on cost-saving initiatives.
    1. Inventory & Production Costing
  • Monitor and evaluate inventory costs, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
  • Implement standard costing and ensure accurate product costing.
  • Support stock valuation and control processes.
    1. Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Assist in the preparation of cost budgets and forecasts.
  • Monitor and track cost performance against budgeted targets.
    1. Financial Control & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to cost accounting standards and internal controls.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing cost-related data.
  • Maintain compliance with relevant financial regulations and policies.
    1. Process Improvement & Efficiency
  • Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost reduction.
  • Collaborate with production, procurement, and finance teams to streamline cost management processes.

Requirements:

  • Prepare and analyze cost reports, identifying trends and areas for cost reduction.
  • Conduct variance analysis to compare actual costs against budgets and forecasts.
  • Provide actionable recommendations on cost-saving initiatives.
    1. Inventory & Production Costing
  • Monitor and evaluate inventory costs, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
  • Implement standard costing and ensure accurate product costing.
  • Support stock valuation and control processes.
    1. Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Assist in the preparation of cost budgets and forecasts.
  • Monitor and track cost performance against budgeted targets.
    1. Financial Control & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to cost accounting standards and internal controls.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing cost-related data.
  • Maintain compliance with relevant financial regulations and policies.
    1. Process Improvement & Efficiency
  • Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost reduction.
  • Collaborate with production, procurement, and finance teams to streamline cost management processes.
  • Proven experience in cost accounting or similar financial roles.
  • Strong knowledge of cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with inventory management and production costing.
  • Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and drive process improvements.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in cost accounting or similar financial roles.
  • Strong knowledge of cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with inventory management and production costing.
  • Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and drive process improvements.

If you meet the requirements and are looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply today!

26 Mar 2025;   from: careers24.com

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