cost accountant - Springs, South Africa - Chainlink Recruitment

Description

• B.Com degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in cost accounting, preferably in the FMCG industry.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and methodologies.
• Proficient in using cost accounting software and ERP systems
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, V-Lookups, and data analysis functions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

• Conduct regular analysis of product costs.
• Work closely with Marketing Team and perform continuous analysis on sales prices, margins per product and profitability.
• Daily analysis, reporting and discussions with Marketing Team and COO on price variances and margins
• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, processes, and procedures for better cost control and accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor ongoing expenses against forecast and budget, including purchase price variances, overruns, production variances, and cost allocations, and provide recommendations for cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, logistics and marketing to gather costing data, improve accuracy, and implement cost control measures.
• Prepare and analyze monthly costing reports to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans related to cost accounting.
• Participate in the development and implementation of cost accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in cost accounting and the FMCG industry to enhance performance and efficiency.