Assistant Cost Accountant
6 months ago
**Introduction**
Our client, based in Durban, is looking for an Assistant Cost Accountant to join their team.
**Duties & Responsibilities**
Provide guidance and input where necessary to the plant and finance managers of the business units on matters impacting profitability.
Review the accuracy of plant bills of materials and standard margins and provide guidance on corrective actions where applicable.
Oversee costing system to ensure accuracy at all times.
Monthly comparison of standard cost changes.
Verify accuracy of costings versus process documents.
Updating of raw material cost and item master information on Syspro.
Cost differential exercises.
Assist with the efficient functioning of works orders.
Assist Cost and Management Accountant with material usage analysis.
Stock in transit accounting.
PPV’s - analyse reasons with view to correct for future periods.
Steel price trend analysis and reporting.
Customer sales analysis.
Customer profitability.
RTM and product margin analysis.
Weekly stock on hold report and drive action.
Repairs and maintenance cost analysis.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of fixed assets on Syspro.
Asset disposals.
Ensure physical verification of assets occurs.
Responsible for recording and monitoring of CAPWIP.
Attend to all queries from applicable regulatory bodies.
Attend to queries on APDP BOM master files.
Track and finalise applicable grants to completion and collection of grants.
Analyse and interpret finance reports and statistical data.
Prepare financial reports and returns as required.
Generate information and reports for internal and external use.
Capture and maintain customer and raw material pricing against approved price lists.
Identify improvement opportunities and make recommendations for improvements.
Ad hoc work as required from time to time.
**Desired Experience & Qualification**
Matric.
Relevant tertiary qualification - CIMA is advantageous.
Minimum 2-3 years experience.
Expereince working on Syspro.
Excellent communication skills.
**Interested?
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