Accountant: Costing and Projects

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB008583/AR

Date posted:

Monday, June 7, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Urgently seeking an Accountant: Costing and Projects for client in Boksburg. To manage the manufacturing costing department and ensure sound financial controls, provide accurate financial reporting as well as on site financial assistance. To assist with management and reporting of various projects for the client.

POSITION INFO:

POST REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum completed B.Comm. or B Tech qualification in Accounting/ Management Accounting fields - CIMA completed at operational level advantageous.
5-10 Years Costing and Financial experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to apply skills across a broad spectrum of financial disciplines (costing, accounting, asset management, etc).
Ability to work independently and under pressure as well as multi-tasking
Sound knowledge of Financial and Controlling principles
Knowledge of IFRS accounting guidelines
Sound communication skills as well as Interpersonal, facilitation and conflict management skills
Fully computer literate and knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP)
Analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Costing Responsibilities:

Responsible for accurate manufacturing costing at Boksburg site including review of Bill of materials, part operations etc.
Manage employee(s) directly reporting and provide leadership and guidance to the cost accountant;
Ensure correct reporting of stock levels – quantities, cost and valuation;
Procedural recommendation and operational requirements to ensure sufficient financial controls;
Liaise with Internal and External Auditors;
Monthly reporting on all key financial information (stock, costing, costs, assets etc.);
Oversee the Boksburg Site yearly budget and forecasting processes;

Project Responsibilities:

Involvement in major client contracts from initial review meetings up to final execution of sales;
Ensure accurate financial recording and execution of customer order related cost in line with Delegation of Authority for project cost, selling costs etc;
Compilation of workings for budgets, forecasts and prognoses for client on project costing and contract costs and the tracking of actual performance against this. This includes gathering inputs for other departments such as Plant Engineering, Logistics and Project Management as well as measurement of quoted, contracted and actual results (project controlling);

CLOSING DATE: 09 Jun 2021.
Enquiries concerning the post responsibilities may be directed to lerato@------
The client is an Employment Equity Employer that gives preference to suitable candidates who add to the diversity of the company.

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