Junior Cost Accountant - Bloemfontein at AVBOB South Africa

Description

• To analyse and interpret cost data to identify areas of inefficiency and recommend cost saving strategies.
• To maintain and enhance a system for assigning costs to individual products or activities.
• To collaborate with various departments to gather relevant cost information and ensure accuracy of data.
• To prepare and present reports to management highlighting cost variances and cost of goods sold analysis recommending necessary actions.
• To conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• To conduct regular variance analysis between actual costs and budgeted costs and provide details of cost drivers and deviations.
• To maintain and update costing records in accordance with accounting principles and practices.
• To participate in the budgeting process and provide input on cost related forecasts and projections.
• To support the senior cost accountant in developing and implementing cost control measures to optimise operational expenses.
• To identify areas of potential cost improvement and work closely with the operations team to implement efficiency measures.
• To work closely with production and procurement to ensure accurate cost allocations and sales price decisions.
• To stay updated with industry trends and regulations in cost accounting.
• To perform reasonable ad hoc requests.
• Liase with peers, seniors and clients

Requirements

• B.Com (Accounting) or B.Acc
• Registered with recognised professional accounting body
• 1 to 3 Years relevant experience in costing in a manufacturing environment
• Completed Articles