Project Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Time Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT003378/Jol

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Do you have experience in cost analysis and other relevant finance functions related to the costing of maintenance/construction projects?

You will be required to do cost planning, forecasting, and reporting on deliverables.
Exposure to forex will be advantageous

Accuracy, attention to detail and clear communication skills are essential for this role.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

Matric
BCom Accounting Degree with very good knowledge of cost accounting
At least 3 years of appropriate experience in financial and cost accounting
Financial analysis aptitude advantageous
Excel – advanced skills essential
Any accounting system, SAP system preferred
Working Hours: 8am – 4pm (8-hour day)

DUTIES

Business Support

Providing commercial and cost management support and guidance

Non-Charge Cost Review

Ensuring valid cost classification of non-chargeable costs

Budgeting and Forecasting

Facilitating the planning process with respective budget holders
budget and forecast inputs aligned to scope requirements and management directives
Proposing cost-effective measures as necessary

Cost Analysis

Analysing and providing commentary on variances between forecast, actuals and budget and making recommendations to management where necessary – aligned to internal reporting requirements to budget holders

Cost Reporting and Presentations

Preparing cost reports and presentation content as required by the respective business areas and management team

Revenue

Reviewing final commercial cost close-out in collaboration with business stakeholders and submitting accurate revenue billing requirements to Finance stakeholders timely

Scenarios and modelling

Supporting scenario planning and financial modelling on an ad hoc basis

SAP System

Maintaining the projects system whilst ensuring appropriate budget control measures are adhered to
Ensuring appropriate management of costs in an SAP cost centre structure including maintaining SAP assessment cycles and running assessments monthly and for cost planning purposes
Assisting with SAP-related testing, as and when required

Month End

Performing month-end procedures on SAP including running settlements, assessments, and journal postings for cost accruals and cost reallocations based on cost analysis performed

Compliance

Preparing South African and Namibian VAT return supporting schedules and payment documentation

Fixed Assets

Facilitating asset scrapping process with business stakeholders as required and ensuring assets are tagged timeously

Accounts Payable

Weekly supplier payment proposal review and posting

Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience

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