Financial Analyst

6 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time

About the job:

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date cost records, analyzing variances, and providing valuable insights to inform business decisions. They will work closely with the sales team to ensure accurate product pricing and assist in the development of new products.

Responsibilities
  1. Standard Cost Updating: Ensure accurate and up-to-date standard costs, including updates to costing models and stock adjustments
  2. Cost Variance Analysis: Analyze and report on cost variances for direct materials, labor, and overheads
  3. Product Pricing: Assist sales teams with product pricing using defined methodologies
  4. Landed Costs: Calculate and report landed costs, including shipment costs
  5. Raw Material Monitoring: Monitor and analyze raw material prices
  6. Bills of Materials: Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Materials, ensuring compliance
  7. GP Reporting: Prepare and present GP dashboard reports, highlighting key performance indicators
  8. GAAP Compliance: Ensure adherence to GAAP, company policy, and IFRS in all cost accounting transactions
Requirements
  • Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in accounting or finance, such as ND Cost & Management Accounting or CIMA Strategic Level
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in cost accounting or a manufacturing environment, with Syspro ERP knowledge
  • Skills: Advanced Excel skills, with proficiency in ODBC queries
  • Familiarity with Translution Scanning solution is an added advantage

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