Lead Cost Accountant

 

Recruiter:

Network Finance

Job Ref:

NWC010081/RSe

Date posted:

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

900000


SUMMARY:
A well know international brand within the fmcg industry is looking for a Cost Accountant to join their dynamic team.

POSITION INFO:

Description:

 

My client is a leading company within their industry, they have a footprint worldwide and growing every day. Therefor they need an independent and hardworking Cost Accountant to join their team and grow with them.

 

 

Job & Company Description:

 

  • Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database
  • Construct data accumulation systems
  • Determine fixed costs (e.g. salaries, rent and insurance)
  • Plan and record variable costs (e.g. purchases of raw material and operations costs)
  • Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
  • Prepare budgeting reports (for the company and for each department)
  • Analyze and report profit margins
  • Prepare (monthly, quarterly and annual) cost forecasts
  • Assisting in month-end and year-end closing
  • Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions
  • Bill of material
  • Work in progress

 

Job Experience & Skills Required:

 

  • Bcom  
  • Minimum of 3-5 years experience in the same line
  • Previous experience in the fmcg industry would be beneficial.

 

 

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For more information contact:

Richeka Serfontein

Recruitment specialist



 

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