Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant - 6 Month Contract - with possible extensions

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management & Analysis

• Oversee the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of production costs, including direct labour, raw materials, packaging, and overhead.
• Analyze and report on cost variances, identifying causes and suggesting corrective actions to management.
• Monitor and review cost allocations to ensure compliance with budgeting standards and internal control procedures.
• Investigate low gross profit (GP) sales orders, and review labour and overhead recoveries.
• Update and maintain standard costing models for inventory, labour, and overhead costs.

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement & Efficiency

Identify cost-saving opportunities and highlight cost drivers.

Recommend ways of reducing scrap rates and assist with monthly stock take.

Work closely with operational teams to provide financial insights aimed at improving production efficiency and minimizing waste.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Compliance & Audit

Experience and Qualifications