Cost Accountant
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Cost Accountant Manufacturing/Engineering/Automotive
Location: Linbro Park / Pretoria West Gauteng
Salary: Competitive based on experience
Location: Linbro Park / Pretoria West Gauteng
Salary: Competitive based on experience
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing costing budgeting and financial reporting processes at a factory level ensuring accurate tracking of costs inventory and work-in-progress (WIP) while supporting management with strategic insights.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing costing budgeting and financial reporting processes at a factory level ensuring accurate tracking of costs inventory and work-in-progress (WIP) while supporting management with strategic insights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain monthly management accounts financial statements and variance analysis.
- Develop maintain and analyze cost models for products and production processes.
- Track WIP and inventory ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliation.
- Assist with preparation of budgets forecasts and cash flow analysis.
- Compile bills of materials (BOM) in conjunction with production and stores.
- Review and post journals reconcile accounts and maintain general ledger integrity.
- Support audit processes ensuring compliance with IFRS and company policies.
- Present financial reports and insights to management and directors.
- Monitor production costs and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost savings.
- Implement and maintain financial controls and processes across the factory.
- Collaborate closely with production stores and senior management teams.
- Diploma or BCom in Accounting or equivalent; articles completed preferred.
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in automotive or related industries.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting process and job costing and financial reporting.
- Experience managing people (23 staff) is preferred.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP Oracle or similar) and Microsoft Office especially Excel.
- Knowledge of IFRS auditing practices and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and quality orientation
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Team-oriented and collaborative
- Results-driven and proactive
- Integrity and confidentiality
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