Cost Accountant

Placements24; Soweto; In loco; ZAR 300.000 - 600.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

On-site work environment

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development

Training opportunities

Operational impact

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join the Soweto operations team. The role focuses on understanding and managing product costs, improving efficiency, and supporting strategic pricing decisions.

You will analyze production costs, maintain cost accounting systems, and prepare profitability reports. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, solid knowledge of cost accounting principles, and excellent reporting abilities.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cost Accountant or in a related role.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams in Soweto.

Mansioni

• Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting systems and methodologies.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including direct materials, direct labor, and overhead.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, including variance analysis and profitability assessments.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to production costs.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct regular inventory valuation and analysis.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Reporting abilities

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Strumenti

MS Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join their operations team in Soweto . This role is integral to understanding and managing the company's product costs, improving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic pricing decisions. You will be responsible for analyzing production costs, maintaining cost accounting systems, and preparing reports that provide insights into profitability and cost drivers. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of cost accounting principles, and excellent reporting capabilities. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the financial health and operational efficiency of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting systems and methodologies.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including direct materials, direct labor, and overhead.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, including variance analysis and profitability assessments.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to production costs.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct regular inventory valuation and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cost Accountant or in a related role.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams in Soweto .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• On-site work environment with dedicated team support.
• Medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on operational efficiency and profitability.