Cost Accountant at Green Marble Recruitment

• Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team.

Non-Negotiables:

• Relevant Cost Accounting qualification.
• 2+ years’ Cost Accounting experience.
• BOM experience.
• Manufacturing experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant cost accounting qualification.
• BOM experience.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Full cost accounting function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze cost reports for budgeting and financial planning.
• Conduct variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and explain cost movements.
• Report on breakeven points, margins, and periodic variances.
• Analyze profitability and cost structures for new projects and product lines.
• Maintain and update standard costs for products and services.
• Validate cost of goods sold during month-end close.
• Perform cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis.
• Reconcile inventory balances and support stock valuation.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and investigate variances.
• Review purchase orders, pricing accuracy, supplier compliance, and landed cost calculations.
• Monitor slow-moving or obsolete stock and ensure accurate valuation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost forecasts.
• Support budgeting processes for cost elements and production plans.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.