Cost Accountant

3 weeks ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Talented Recruitment Full time
This role will focus on analysing and managing the organisation's costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Functioning as a vital link between the finance and operations departments, the role will bring a stronger financial perspective to the companys project initiatives, driving more informed decision-making and supporting strategic growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Cost Analysis - Analyze and interpret financial data to identify cost drivers and areas for improvement:
  • Contractors, Mileage & expense claims Quoted vs Actuals vs Billed
  • Fuel tracking on vehicles
  • Analysis of overhead costs
  • Actual vs Budged & variance report.
  • Liase with Project Manager /Admin to determine over/unders on all projects
  • Investigate overs & request client to be billed if needs be
  • Calculate all departments labor costs to ensure our pricing is accurate
  • Calculate all relevant department mileage costs to ensure our pricing is accurate
  • Play an active role in costing new & services
  • Play an active role in determining selling prices
  • Ensuring Master cost sheet is accurate & up to date
  • Ensuring Service cost sheet is up to date
Cost Control:
  • Implement and monitor cost control measures to reduce waste and improve efficiency
BEE:
  • Ensure that strategy is in place to achieve the required level.
Insurance:
  • Full insurance function
Adhoc:
  • As and when required by CEO or CFO
Requirements:
  • Accounting Related Qualification (CA(SA), CIMA,) or working towards
  • 4+ years experience in accounting
  • Xero & Cin 7core
  • Previous experience in similar role is required

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