Job Description

DESCRIPTION/SYNOPSIS:

We are seeking a dedicated Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing team at KingsleyIrons. This role is essential for maintaining accurate costings, managing financial functions, and providing administrative support to ensure our operations run smoothly. This position is a 6-month contract.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in cost accounting or similar role.

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.

Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creditor Function:

Reconcile invoices with stock receipts from Bruce.

Process invoices accurately using the system.

Communicate and resolve invoice queries with suppliers.

Address and assist with supplier inquiries.

Handle rate difference inquiries.

Calculate Customs VAT for Foreign Creditors.

Reconcile foreign invoices with stock receipts from Bruce.

Process foreign invoices using the system.

Identify and flag cost differences during invoice processing.

Perform month-end creditor reconciliations.

Costing Function:

Maintain precise costings for raw materials, BOMs, and finished goods.

Record and inform management of cost changes (PPV & Cost register).

Administer and organize expected cost increase information, liaise with Bruce.

Update BOMs as requested by directors, coordinate with Ross for system updates.

Update system costs post-management approval.

Prepare and communicate cost change reports and analysis to management.

Create and update costing spreadsheets for directors' requirements.

Develop annual price lists.

Manage landed cost calculations.

Provide costing estimates for imported goods per management requests.

Report on cost recoveries using actual vs. estimated data.

Address cost-related queries from directors and relevant team members.

Assist with future cost projection initiatives.

Prepare DMC change reports and spreadsheets before system updates.

Manually adjust each BOM for DMC changes post-management approval.

Assist with year-end closing and audits, addressing auditor costing queries.

Additional Accounting function:

Manage monthly accounting for Premier Coatings & Southern Holdings.

Process and reconcile bank transactions.

Handle invoices, journals, and adjustments.

Prepare VAT reports, reconciliations, and supporting documents.

Reconcile inter-company loans.

Contribute to management packs.

Support year-end audits with audit packs.

Administrative function:

Enter daily batch sheets into the system.

Generate product codes as needed.

Handle timesheets for casual labour staff, communicate with suppliers.

Provide coverage for debtor tasks during staff absences.

Assist with reception duties and telephone calls.

Support Ross with monthly production summary reports.

Prepare monthly stock location summary reports.

Assist stock controller with loading stock balances during month-end.

Assist Admin manager in providing SARS-requested documentation for VAT audits.

Aid Admin manager during year-end audits.

SOFT SKILLS & ADDITIONAL INFO:

Independent worker and effective team collaborator.

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Respectful of confidentiality regarding financial data.

Proactive and self-initiating approach.

Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Cost Accountant and play a key role in maintaining cost accuracy, managing financial functions, and providing crucial administrative support. If you are meticulous, detail-oriented, and passionate about financial accuracy, we encourage you to apply.

Do you see yourself as the successful Cost Accountant at this leading Company? Apply Now. Don't delay.

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Should you meet the above minimum requirements, please submit your CV and a copy of your ID and Qualifications to caroline@ . Please quote the TITLE of this vacancy in the subject line of your email as reference. Our consultants will assess your suitability to the vacancy. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful, however we will retain your CV and details on our database in accordance with POPIA and will contact you in the near future should a suitable position become available.

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