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Cost Accountant Specialist

2 months ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join our team at Communicate Recruitment. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and Analyze Material and Price Variances: Regularly review and compare budgeted Bills of Materials (BOMs) to actual budgets to identify any discrepancies.
  • Report on Monthly Variances: Provide detailed reports on monthly variances to stakeholders, highlighting areas of concern and suggesting improvements.
  • Investigate and Develop SOPs: Conduct thorough investigations into variances and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to prevent future losses.
  • Budget Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate and comprehensive budgets for projects and initiatives.
  • Analyze Costing Models: Utilize advanced analytical skills to evaluate and improve costing models, ensuring they are aligned with business objectives.
  • Determine Project Budgets: Work closely with project managers to determine project budgets, including all costs, and ensure they are accurately reflected in financial reports.
  • Monitor Budget Expenditure: Regularly review and analyze budget expenditure to identify any inaccuracies in forecasts and suggest corrective actions.
  • Implement Target Costing: Develop and implement target costing strategies to determine profit margins and improve overall financial performance.
  • Set Targets for Material Cost: Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to set realistic targets for material cost reduction.
  • Compile Cost Packs: Prepare and compile cost packs for relevant stakeholders, ensuring they have accurate and up-to-date financial information.
  • Ensure Cost Tracking: Implement and maintain a cost tracking system to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Improve Costing Models: Continuously review and improve costing models to ensure they remain accurate and effective.
  • Assist in Maintaining Spreadsheets: Collaborate with the finance team to maintain and update spreadsheets, ensuring they accurately reflect the company's financial position.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 Years of Experience: In a similar role, with a strong background in costing and financial analysis.
  • Manufacturing Environment Experience: Proven experience working in a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of costing principles.
  • Costing in Manufacturing Experience: Advanced knowledge of costing principles and practices in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience and Understanding of BOMs: Strong understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and their role in costing and financial analysis.
  • SYSPRO Experience: Proficiency in SYSPRO, a non-negotiable requirement for this role.
  • Advanced Excel Skills: Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to create complex spreadsheets and models.
Qualifications:
  • Tertiary Qualification: A tertiary qualification in Cost and Management Accounting or a similar field is required.