Cost Accountant

Reference: 11383 CM
Consultant: Christa Mostert

Job Description:

• Manage and report on product costs, including mix, volume, material and conversion variances.
• Analyse labour efficiency, yields, waste, cost drivers and cost control.
• Prepare cost analysis and highlight key findings for management action.
• Manage inventory, fixed assets and related balance sheet reconciliations.
• Set, upload and monitor standard costs using an activity-based costing model.
• Prepare new product costings and update existing costing standards.
• Load and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Report weekly on factory performance and operational variances.
• Monitor and follow up on open and long-outstanding orders.
• Support internal controls, capital expenditure and operating expense governance.

Qualifications:

• Relevant graduate degree, with CIMA preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in an agricultural production environment.
• Experience with standard costing and BOM analysis.
• Syspro or similar ERP system experience advantageous.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of capital application processes and standard costing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-financial teams.
• Proactive, confident and able to manage complex financial information.
• Strong team player with the ability to take ownership.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

 

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