Cost Administrator

3 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year


Minimum requirements:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or equivalent accounting qualification
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance
  • Previous experience in logistics industry preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Preferred knowledge of the logistics industry
  • Understanding of an income statement
  • Advance Excel
  • 3 to 4 years experience in a financial environment
  • Statistical skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving ability

Responsibilities:

  • Understand what each branch's structure looks like and ensure that the people and the vehicle allocation is accurate based on requirements
  • Analyse the data on the income statement within the branch, verify accuracy and report on branch information based on analysis and interpretation of the data
  • Conduct variance analysis and interpretation against forecast and budget
  • Succinctly and accurately present findings based on interpretation of variances
  • Investigate and solve for variances / errors in the data
  • Build and maintain internal stakeholder relationships i.e. alignment with bookkeepers in order to resolve inaccuracies in the data
  • Assist with forecasting on a branch level based on critical analysis of information reviewed
  • Supporting various branch managers in preparation for branch review sessions by gathering and analysing relevant information and data
  • Prepare supply costing analysis for existing clients (increases) or for new suppliers 
  • Prepare operational statistical information on a monthly basis

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