Cost Accountant
17 hours ago
Our client, a well-established leader in the FMCG industry, is on the hunt for a hands-on and inquisitive Junior Cost Accountant to join their team.
This exciting role is perfect for someone eager to dive into the world of FMCG costing. We’re looking for a proactive individual who thrives on curiosity, takes initiative, and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty—someone who moves beyond the desk to truly understand what’s happening on the ground.
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in a challenging and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you
Minimum requirements:
- Matric.
- CIMA qualification.
- Cost Accounting Degree/Diploma.
- 1 to 3 years’ Cost Accountant experience.
- 2 to 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in using ERP systems, e.g., GP2010, would be an advantage.
- 6-day worker required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, with overtime required from time to time.
- Ability to travel when required.
- Following instructions and procedures and commercial thinking.
- Coping with pressures, delivering results, and meeting customer expectations.
- Applying expertise and technology.
- Planning and organising.
- Analysing.
- To provide a cost management service to the management team in respect of deviation reporting along with waste elimination opportunities.
- To determine and manage cost accounting procedures and methods to accurately account for costs per product.
- To perform stock reconciliation, reporting, and investigation of variances to initiate corrective action daily.
- To ensure accurate recording and reporting of stock information through the compilation of financial journals and balance sheet reconciliations monthly.
- To check for adherence to and continuous improvements of Standard Operating Procedures relating to stock control on all site and route locations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in the preparation of annual budgets as needed by the Site Accountant/ Financial Manager.
- To guide and advise Sales Managers regarding route viability and cost to serve by checking their calculations on an ad hoc basis.
- Cashbook reconciliation.
- Month-end processing and closure of depot financials.
- Budgeting/forecasting of depot financials.
- Expense analysis and reviewing variances against budget with recommendations.
- Maintain depot balancing and full financial reporting of the depot.
- Supervise the depot admin team and control the depot stock.
- Ensure compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures at the depot.
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