Junior Cost Accountant - Montague Gardens at Cape Herb & Spice

Purpose:

Our company, an established FMCG Company based in Northgate Estate Business Park, Ysterplaat is looking for a Junior Cost Accountant to provide overall support with the day-to-day Syspro data input, monthly/weekly reports, and associated queries, as well as support to the Cost Accountant with other administrative functions.

The ideal candidate will be able to independently maintain weekly spreadsheets/schedules, to process data input with a high level of accuracy, and to meet deadlines. The role will require integration with other functions, such as procurement, sales, production, and logistics.

Role Objectives:

• Overall support with day-to – day Syspro data input, monthly/ weekly reports and associated queries
• Provide support and assistance to the Cost and Management Accountant

Key Functional Duties:

• Daily maintenance of schedules (Delivery Note Schedule, Manufacturing Schedule, etc)
• Processing of all GRV goods on arrival
• BOM manufacturing
• Creation of Item Codes on Syspro
• Resolving daily inventory system queries
• Assisting in preparation for monthly stock counts
• Assisting with compilation and distribution of weekly/monthly reports
• Maintaining accurate record keeping
• Assisting the facility with continuous improvement strategies on an ad hoc basis
• Ad-hoc responsibilities

Education & Required Knowledge

• Diploma in Cost Accounting
• 2-3 years costing experience
• FMCG environment experience advantageous
• Must be computer literate in MS Office; Excel, Word, and Outlook (Intermediate Excel skills, Pivot tables and V-Look Ups)
• Working knowledge of an ERP system (Preferable -Syspro)
• Excellent professional written & verbal communication skills in English

Personal Characteristics

• Analytical way of thinking
• A high level of accuracy and numerical skills essential
• Exceptional organizational skills and a high attention to detail
• Deadline driven and ability to perform under pressure whilst maintaining high energy and concentration levels
• Ability to work independently without supervision, on own initiative; be proactive and have a self-driven work ethic
• Good prioritizing skills, time-management skills, and systematic way of working
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to work in a team, but should be able to drive progress as an individual