Junior Cost Accountant (CIMA)

Macrotec Engineering; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Junior Cost Accountant to manage cost accounting systems and provide detailed financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a relevant accounting qualification. This role requires the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while contributing to the team and organization effectively.

Qualifications

• CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting preferred.
• Diploma or Degree in accounting or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cost accounting system and records.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Provide management with cost and profitability reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

IT skills

Education

Diploma in Accounting

CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting

Job description

We are looking to hire a Junior Cost Accountant with excellent organizational and analytical skills. The person will be based at our Ballito offices. The preffered qualification for this role is CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (Management Level).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Analyse and recommend costs and cost savings.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Analyse the data collected and log a detailed record of the results.
• Analyse any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.
• Analyse manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.
  
  

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in accounting or a related field.
• CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (Management Level)
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and IT skills.