Cost Accountant

Jobs2day SA; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Kariega is seeking a senior level accountant with a BCom Accounting degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in financial management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for consolidating financial reports, monitoring budgets, and managing finance and sales operations. Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This position offers a salary range of R70,000 to R75,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Must possess a BCom Accounting degree.
• At least 5 years senior level accounting or financial management experience required.
• Experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Consolidation of financial reports

Budget monitoring

Cost management

Data analysis

Advanced MS Office skills

Education

BCom Accounting degree

CA(SA) certification

Job description

R 70,000.00 - 75,000.00 (South African Rand)

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-scalemanufacturing environment. A CA(SA) will be advantageous.

Requirements

• 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 companys 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.
• 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.