Cost Accountant

SUMMARY:
Reporting to the CFO our client requires a qualified Cost Accountant to build cost models as well as provide support in respect of end-to-end billing processes.

POSITION INFO:

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate billing based on costing models signed off by clients.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CIMA/CA qualification advantageous
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience post-degree
• Costing experience essential
• Supply Chain/Logistics sector experiences highly advantageous
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
• 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.
• Commitment to service excellence

Key Role Responsibilities

• Build costing models for new clients.
• Ensure the signed off costing models translate into billing for all clients
• Understand the divisional costs,
• Collecting, analyzing and monitoring data around operational costs
• Analyzing cost variances and recommending changes and savings
• Ensure costing models reflect the requested requirements
• Assist with preparing monthly schedules for provision accounts
• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
• Analyze any changes in goods or services provided to determine what effect it has on the cost.
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability
• Assist in audits and general ledger preparation.

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