Cost Accountant

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international setting where your expertise will directly support strategic business decisions, operational efficiency, and financial compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Month-End Reporting: Prepare and post financial journals, review factory recoveries and costs, analyze and present results to management.
- Product Costing: Conduct monthly cost rolls and ad hoc costings to support engineering and production teams with new product launches.
- Policy Compliance: Ensure finance and internal control policies are accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicated to operations teams.
- Business Partnering: Collaborate with Operations to prepare business cases for capital expenditure (Capex) investments.
- Budgeting: Develop and manage the site's overhead budget in line with strategic and operational goals.
- Fixed Assets Management: Maintain and update the site's fixed asset register to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Operational Support: Act as an escalation point for operations-related financial enquiries and support decision-making.
- Governance & Controls: Assist in the implementation and adherence to financial policies, standards, and procedures.
- Budget Planning: Contribute to annual budget planning and ensure alignment with internal financial guidelines.
- Issue Escalation: Identify and escalate financial or operational concerns that require senior management attention.
- Contract Monitoring: Oversee supplier and service provider contract management where required.
- Stock Management: Organize bi-annual stock counts and maintain ongoing control of inventory levels.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
- Excellent understanding of standard costing and inventory control
- Solid knowledge of IFRS and financial controls
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, global business

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1444475
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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