Cost and Management Accountant

6 days ago


Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa Watershed Consulting Full time

Job Title: Cost and Management Accountant

Company: Watershed Consulting

Location: Northern Suburbs of Cape Town

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: R50,000 per month (negotiable)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and recently qualified Chartered Accountant to join our team as a Cost and Management Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing financial analysis, costing, budgeting, and forecasting functions for the department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement within the company's operations.
  • Costing: Utilize costing methods to accurately determine the cost of production of various products.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts by providing insights into cost trends and variances, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Inventory Management: Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliation, and control processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Variance Analysis: Analyze and interpret variances between actual and budgeted costs, investigating reasons for discrepancies and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
  • Cost Control: Implement cost control measures to optimize operational efficiency, reduce production costs, and maximize profitability.
  • Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives, driving continuous improvement efforts across the company.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports to support decision-making by management.
  • Audit Support: Assist in internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and analysis related to costs, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and regulatory standards.

Requirements:

  • CA (SA) or ACMA/GCMA: Essential qualification for the role.
  • Completed Articles: Must have completed articles as a Chartered Accountant.


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