Commercial Accountant

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Durban is seeking a Financial Analyst to assist the Divisional Executive with cost and sales analysis. The candidate will prepare various financial reports, maintain accurate gross margin records, and drive cost-saving initiatives. Ideal applicants will have a B Com/B Compt degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills are a must for this challenging role, which demands strong analytical abilities and the capacity to meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years work experience in an accounting or production environment.
• Manufacturing cost accounting will be advantageous.
• Confident and independent person who is a fast learner.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Divisional Executive with cost and sales analysis and report.
• Preparing forecasting estimates and variance analysis.
• Preparation and analysis of various monthly Sales Reports and Sales Estimates.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SAP experience

Analytical skills

Education

B Com/B Compt with accounting subjects

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Assisting Divisional Executive with cost and sales analysis and report
• Preparing forecasting estimates and variance analysis
• Preparation and analysis of various monthly Sales Reports and Sales Estimates
• Preparation of Costings and Maintaining all costing data on the system
• Analysing data and costings for cost saving initiatives
• To drive each change through to completion with the aid of the various departments
• Use knowledge and experience to challenge data where necessary
• Review costings of all products and be able to determine pricing for all Sales related queries
• Preparation and Analysis of quarterly pricing data bases
• Maintaining accurate gross margin records and reconciling to monthly income statements issued by the finance department
• Month end schedules and reports on various costs, margins etc
• Preparation of and continuous improvements on key management statistics in the business (R/kg, throughput, number of wage heads)
• Preparation of annual budgets, ad hoc tenders and new product launch documents
• Helping the Divisional Executive and Financial Exec with ad hoc assignments

Qualifications and experience:

• B Com/B Compt with accounting subjects
• Minimum 2 years work experience in an accounting or production environment
• Manufacturing cost accounting will be advantageous
• SAP experience will be advantageous
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft office
• Confident and independent person who is a fast learner
• Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision
• Able to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines
• Inquisitive and enjoys analytical type work