Cost Accountant

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Reporting to the Financial Executive. The main purpose of the role will be to ensure that all inventory costing elements of the business are consistently and accurately recorded and monitored.
Overview of key activities:

  • Inventory valuation including cost roll-ups
  • Reconciliation of inventory general-ledger to warehouse sub-ledger
  • Landed cost maintenance
  • Master data management
  • Import permit (470.03) and duty rebates management
  • Production and labour efficiency tracking
  • Production orders closing and providing feedback
  • Analytical costing responsibilities and variance analysis
  • Capital acquisition tracking in projects module
  • Fixed asset register management
  • External audit support
  • Assist with developing and maintaining key internal controls
  • Perform an active role in implementing business system improvements
  • Perform any other duties as deemed necessary and requested by the Financial Executive
  • Reporting responsibilities
  • Management of interns
The Requirements are as follows:
  • B.Com (Management Accounting, Accounting) - Essential
  • 3 years Cost Accounting experience - Essential (preferably in a Manufacturing Environment)
  • MS Office experience (MS Excel - at least intermediate level) - Essential
  • CIMA (or studying towards) - Preferred
  • ERP integrated Business system experience - Preferred
Behavioural competencies:
  • Ethical with a high level of integrity
  • Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
  • Embrace and solve problems, critical thinker
  • Diligent and takes owner ship of assigned responsibilities
Applicant must be prepared to:
  • Undergo a screening process i.e., PPA and TEIQ
  • Must be prepared to work overtime at short notice

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1461834
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned