Overview

Hire Resolve is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturing and packaging solutions company based in Cape Town. Renowned for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions, our client specializes in the safe transportation and storage of goods across various industries. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organization where you will play a pivotal role in driving profitability, operational efficiency, and effective cost control.

Responsibilities

Import labour and overhead allocation per job Review and closure of jobs, investigating variances, and driving corrective actions Review and update BOMs as required Review and update standard costs for raw materials in the accounting system, including landed cost calculations for imported raw materials Monitor standard cost variances and purchase price variances Perform product costings per customer Implement a costing system with value-adding reports and recommendations Review and monitor labour and overhead allocations to products Review and monitor labour and overhead rates used for recovery Analyse material usage and waste, driving corrective actions Review inventory count results for approval Ensure strong inventory controls are in place to safeguard inventory and maintain accuracy Analyse margins and costs to identify profitability improvements Build and maintain reports to assist in product mix decision-making Perform financial modelling to support strategic objectives Prepare information and reports for business presentations Assist with compiling annual budgets and rolling forecasts Provide systems support to users and maintain master data Identify and drive system improvements and assist with special projects Prepare SOP documentation and provide training to staff on implemented systems

Requirements

CIMA qualification At least 2 years of experience in a cost accounting role Experience working within a manufacturing environment Exposure to import/export components Familiarity with standard costing and job costing Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Good written, verbal communication, and collaborative skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Team player with the ability to drive projects and implementations Proficiency in accounting software (Syspro) Experience in implementing a costing system

Benefits

Market-related salary

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us Please use “Cost Accountant” as your subject line when applying via email

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise

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