Cost Accountant

Sovereign Foods Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Foods Ltd is looking for a dedicated Cost Accountant in Gqeberha, overseeing financial operations within its Agriculture division. The ideal candidate will manage cost reporting and analysis, contributing to financial efficiency. Candidates should hold a BCom Accounting degree with at least 5 years’ experience in a relevant field, focusing on cost management and detailed financial reporting.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting degree required.
• 5 years senior level accounting experience in agriculture/manufacturing.
• CA(SA) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost and production reports.
• Monitor expenses against budget and highlight over expenditure.
• Implement no-conformance corrective actions.

Skills

Computer literacy

Data structuring

Analytical skills

Cost management

Attention to detail

Database experience

Education

BCom Accounting degree

CA(SA)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Cost Accountant for its Finance operations in the Agriculture division. The Cost Accountant will prepare and analyse cost and production reports at a centralized level across all Agri Divisions and provinces. Highlight variances to standard as well as potential areas of improvement to ensure that budget is not exceeded. This position reports to the Senior Financial and Supply Chain Manager. The ideal candidate must be in possession of a BCom Accounting degree, with at least 5 years senior level accounting or financial management experience in a large-scale agriculture and/or manufacturing environment. A CA(SA) will be advantageous.

Results Required

• Implement no-conformance corrective actions.
• Consolidate monthly cost and production reports from divisional financial managers.
• Monitor expenses against budget and highlight over expenditure.
• Prepare consolidated monthly forecasts and rolling estimates.
• Manage the finance and sales of the company’s GP operations.
• Produce weekly production KPI reports internally and for contract growers.
• Daily water/electricity usage and analysis report. Compare to other farms and NMMM readings/accounts and limit wastage.
• Report on all energy saving initiatives with third parties and confirm results.
• Volume/Price/Mix type comparisons for feed to be prepared monthly, comparing to both historical and budgeted information.
• Prepare detailed costings for all CAPEX projects in conjunction with project & procurement.

Critical Competencies and Skills

• Computer literacy at an advanced level in all MS Office applications.
• Excellent data structuring and analysing skills.
• Good knowledge and experience of the financial environment.
• Strong cost management knowledge.
• Great attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience in working with large databases.

To apply, forward your application along with relevant certificates via email to [e-mail] with Cost Accountant as the subject line

As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Food Production

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