Cost Accountant

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage stock control and optimize operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will support the financial team through cost management, deviation reporting, and by guiding sales managers. Candidates should possess a CIMA qualification and relevant experience in a pressurised environment, and must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of cost accountant experience required.
• 2-4 years experience in the FMCG industry desired.
• Experience using ERP systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage full stock control function and mitigate stock losses.
• Perform stock reconciliation and investigate variances.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Planning and organising

Analysing

Coping with pressure

Entrepreneurial thinking

Education

CIMA qualification

Cost Accounting Degree/Diploma

Matric

Tools

ERP System (e.g., GP2010)

Job description

Job Description

Main Objectives:

The purpose of the Cost Accountant role is to manage the full stock control function and operational efficiencies to mitigate stock losses in collaboration with relevant site HOD’s.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide a cost management service to the management team in respect of deviation reporting along with waste elimination opportunities.
• To determine and manage cost accounting procedures and methods in order to accurately account for costs per product.
• To perform stock reconciliation, reporting and investigation of variances to initiate corrective action on a daily basis
• To ensure accurate recording and reporting of stock information through compilation of financial journals and balance sheet reconciliations on monthly basis.
• To check for adherence to and continuous improvements of Standard Operating Procedures relating to stock control on all site and route locations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• To participate in the preparation of annual budgets as needed by the Site Accountant/Bakery Manager.
• To guide and advise Sales Managers regarding route viability and cost to serve by checking their calculations on adhoc bases
• Cashbook Reconciliation
• Month end processing and closure of depot financials
• Budgeting / Forecasting of depot financials
• Expense analysis and reviewing variances against budget with recommendations
• Maintain depot balancing and full financial reporting of the depot
• Supervise Depot Admin team and control the depot stock
• Ensure compliance to the Standard Operating procedures at the Depot
  
  

Skills And Attributes Required

• Planning and organising
• Applying expertise and technology
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Analysing
• Following instructions and procedures
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
  
  

Desirable

• Adhering to Principles and values
• Persuading and Influencing
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Persuading and Influencing
• Working with people
• Presenting and communicating Information
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• Matric
• CIMA qualification
• Cost Accounting Degree/Diploma
  
  

Experience Requirements

• 3 to 4 years' experience cost accountant experience
• 2 to 4 years’ experience in an FMCG industry
• Experience in using ERP System eg, GP2010 would be an advantage
  
  

Key Outputs

• Pressurised environment
• 6-day position
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as the business requires