Retail Cost Accountant

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier HR consultancy in South Africa is seeking a skilled candidate for a role focused on cost and management accounting. Responsibilities include product costing, inventory management, and preparing cost estimates. The ideal candidate has a BCom degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong Excel skills. The position requires collaboration across teams and a meticulous work ethic. Applicants fluent in Afrikaans and English will be preferred. Interested candidates should apply via the specified email address.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in cost and management accounting, including analysis and reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in ERP systems and BOM.
• Experience in a Retail, FMCG or E-commerce environment.

Responsibilities

• Product costing and tooling inventory reporting and maintenance.
• Prepare cost estimates/quotes for new products and product changes.
• Load cost estimates/quotes into relevant systems.

Skills

Cost and management accounting

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management skills

Fluency in Afrikaans and English

Education

BCom degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Business intelligence software

Job description

Overview

Reference: 10837 MLR Consultant: Michelle le Roux Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Product costing and tooling inventory reporting and maintenance – compare actual costs with estimates and analyse any variances.
• Prepare cost estimates/quotes for new products and product changes.
• Update BOMs as necessary.
• Assist with stock counts.
• Load cost estimates/quotes into relevant systems.
• Assist with reconciliations/schedules.
• Maintain accurate records for old and new product costings.
• Manage inventory and product records.
• Provide audit information on a continuous basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in cost and management accounting, including analysis and reporting.
• A BCom degree or equivalent is preferred, and progress towards a CIMA qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in ERP systems and BOM. Familiarity with business intelligence software would be beneficial.
• Experience in a Retail, FMCG or E-commerce environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and departments.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level of accuracy and a meticulous work ethic.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

How to Apply

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.