Junior Cost Accountant at Macrotec

About the job Junior Cost Accountant

• We are looking to hire a Junior Cost Accountant with excellent organizational and analytical skills. The person will be based at our Ballito offices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Analyse and recommend costs and cost savings.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Analyse the data collected and log a detailed record of the results.
• Analyse any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.
• Analyse manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in accounting or a related field.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and IT skills.