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Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Network ContractingMidrand, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

A giant in the FMCG space is looking for a standard costing guru who will accurately process financial information, ascertain and analyse costs and support stakeholders with the interpretation of financial information to enable business decision making for period of 3 months.

The ideal individual for this role will have hands-on experience with cost and management accounting.

The key responsibilities for this role will include :

  • Compile and prepare financial information (internal process)
  • Prepare and upload month-end journal entries to allocate expenses and reconciliations
  • Review and approve general ledger journal allocations based on levels of authority and policy
  • Conduct cost analysis to support internal decision making
  • Update and maintain cost accounting database systems and procedures
  • Attend to general finance, client and SAP queries within agreed time frames
  • Contribute to financial controls and planning (Finance)

As you will be responsible for hitting the ground running extensive experience is essential.

Qualification :

  • Completed Honours Degree in Accounting, Finance or related
  • CIMA registration (non negotiable)
  • Experience :

  • 5+ years experience in a similar within a FMCG environment
  • 2+ years experience in standard costing
  • Proficient Microsoft Excel skills and SAP
  • Skills Required :

  • Deadline driven
  • Business acumen
  • Client / stakeholder commitment
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