AA Cost Accountant

Reference : DUR -SN-2

Our client, a global manufacturing concern that has a long history in South Africa and boasts many blue chip local and international customers, is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to process, extract, analyse and deliver accurate operational cost and capital cost information within the business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain the competence to act as an AX super-user ensuring proper management of daily, month-end and year-end procedures.
• Run the automated monthly management reporting pack for review and finalisation.
• Develop and capture on the ERP system of input modules used in budgeting and forecasting process.
• Ensure adherence to internal control procedures published for ISO and external audit purposes.
• Analyse and reconcile all general ledger accounts and maintain the electronic and hard-copy monthly reporting file.
• Prepare and submit input for the monthly payroll.
• Review and reconcile the monthly payroll prior to payment.
• Generate cost recovery invoices (e.g. in respect of tenants and scrap sales).
• Monitor and review the stock ledgers for completeness and follow up on any outstanding matters relating to physical stocks and the stock costing system.
• Monitor all capital expenditure, measure against approved amounts, and update the fixed asset register.
• Process monthly depreciation charge in the general ledger and wear and tear calculations for tax purposes.
• Update any AX tables inherent in the accounting system (e.g. transfer values, rebate rates, commission rates etc).
• Assist in the preparation of data for certificates required to be audited.
• Update data in any business model.
• Provide accurate and timeous information on actual variable and fixed costs compared to the budget or forecast consistent with the General Ledger.
• Attend to the preparation of detailed analysis schedules required by the auditors or the company’s tax return.
• Assist in preparation of fixed and capital budget requirements (e.g. payroll budget, fixed costs).
• Prepare statutory (PAYE / SDL / UIF, VAT, RSC, Rates, Provident Fund, Workmans Compensation etc) and various statistical returns.
• Calculate the Stock Overhead Rate and any provisions required against stock.
• Attend to ad hoc accounting issues arising from the business activities of the company.

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Package & Remuneration

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