Cost Analyst/ Cost Accountant

KB Seafood Co; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seafood company in Canning Vale is seeking a Cost Analyst to assist the Commercial Manager with cost analysis, stocktakes coordination, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a qualification in Accounting or Finance, with strong skills in MS Office and previous experience in a similar role. This full-time position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Access to ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Recognition programs and employee rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role desired.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and cost accounting practices.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analysing production costs and variances.
• Organize and coordinate regular stocktakes.
• Conduct root cause analysis on inventory variances.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP or similar ERP systems

Job description

Australia’s Iconic Seafood Company. Full Time Permanent Role; Early Start, Early Finish. Based in Canning Vale, Free onsite parking.

About Us: KB Seafood Co is Australia's largest seafood company and one of the most awarded & successful food service operators. The business employs over 300+ fantastic people with a humble/inclusive culture. We provide over 30,000 tonnes of seafood annually to leading foodservice operators and major supermarkets.

About the Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager – National Processing, this role is responsible for monitoring and analyzing manufacturing costs, coordinating stock takes, and collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Cost Analysis and Reporting: Assist the Commercial Manager in analysing production costs and variances, Prepare detailed cost reports, collaborate with production teams to gather and validate cost data, Monitor and report on key cost drivers and variances against budget.
• Stocktakes Coordination: Organize and coordinate regular stocktakes with stakeholders, Monitor and reconcile inventory levels, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
• Inventory Variance Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis on inventory variances, Implement and improve processes to minimize future variances under the direction of the Commercial Manager and in collaboration with the Operations manager.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the Commercial Manager in the budgeting process by providing accurate cost estimates, assist in preparing forecasts for future production costs, provide input into financial models to support decision-making.
• Collaboration on Product Launches: Work closely with the New Product Development (NPD) and Quality Assurance (QA) teams during the launch of new products or changes to existing SKUs.
• BOM Creation and Updates: Create and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) in coordination with the Commercial Manager.
• Yield and Overpack Analysis: Analyse and identify yield and overpack variances in production, perform root cause analysis to identify and address issues.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements related to cost accounting, ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards, Support the finance team with ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements, assist in implementing cost control measures and monitoring their effectiveness, participate in cross-functional projects to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role desired
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and cost accounting practices
• High competency in MS Office; work experience in SAP or similar ERP systems will be an added advantage
• Strong attention to details, Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Permanent, Full Australian work rights

Benefits of the Role

• Full-time, permanent role
• Access to ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and safety-focused team environment
• Access to modern tools, equipment, and facilities
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Convenient location with on-site parking
• Recognition programs and employee rewards