Cost Accountant

iStaff Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to manage costing for farming and packing operations in Worcester, Western Cape. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in an agricultural context, and possess strong Microsoft Excel skills. Responsibilities include cost analysis, inventory management, and collaborating with finance teams for budgeting. Reliable transport is essential. Join us for a dynamic role in enhancing financial processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in cost accounting or a similar role.
• Experience in an agricultural production environment is advantageous.
• Own reliable transport is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate costing for farming and packing operations.
• Conduct cost analysis and reporting for agricultural and packhouse activities.
• Monitor and analyse inventory variances, inefficiencies and wastage.
• Perform product costing, inventory reporting and maintenance.
• Oversee and maintain inventory management processes.
• Work closely with production and finance teams to implement cost control improvements.
• Support budgeting and financial planning.
• Compile daily and weekly productivity reports.
• Assist with implementation and rollout of new systems.
• Provide general assistance to the Financial Manager.

Skills

Cost accounting

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management

ERP systems

Education

BCom Degree or Finance Qualification

Tools

BOM systems

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in cost accounting or a similar role
• Experience in an agricultural production environment is advantageous
• BCom Degree or Finance Qualification
• Own reliable transport
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with ERP and BOM experience

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate costing for farming and packing operations
• Conduct cost analysis and reporting for agricultural and packhouse activities
• Monitor and analyse inventory variances, inefficiencies and wastage
• Perform product costing, inventory reporting and maintenance
• Oversee and maintain inventory management processes
• Work closely with production and finance teams to implement cost control improvements
• Support budgeting and financial planning
• Compile daily and weekly productivity reports
• Assist with implementation and rollout of new systems
• Provide general assistance to the Financial Manager

Please Note: Thank you for your interest in this position; we will review and be in touch if you are suitable.

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