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Management AccountantEbm Smart Grid Technologies • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Ebm Smart Grid Technologies • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
3 days ago
Job description

Managing, and controlling the costs associated with a company's operations, focusing on budgeting, cost control, and financial planning to improve profitability and efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

3 years Financial Related Degree / Diploma

3 years' experience as a Cost Accountant

Analytical Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret financial data and identify cost trends.

Accounting Knowledge

A solid understanding of accounting principles, cost accounting methods (e.g., standard costing, activity-based costing), and financial reporting.

Communication Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively present financial information and recommendations to management.

Technical Proficiency

Proficiency with accounting software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Excel.

Organizational Skills

Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key outputs will include but not limited to :

Analyzing business activity costs, such as raw materials, inventory, and labour, to identify waste, inform pricing strategies, and make growth projections.

Budgeting and Forecasting

Forecasting fixed and variable expenses to help organizations create budgets and revenue forecasts.

Identifying and recommending cost-effective solutions and opportunities to minimize expenses and maximize profits.

Preparing reports and presentations for management on cost variances, profitability analyses, and other relevant financial information.

Managing product costing and tooling inventory reporting, including comparing actual costs to estimates and analyzing variances.

Establishing and updating the standard costs of products and services.

Providing information for audits and ensuring compliance with financial governance requirements.

Working with other accountants, financial staff, and management teams to make informed financial decisions.

Process Improvement

Analyzing organizational data and reviewing rates of labor, overhead, and depreciation to recommend policy changes that will improve performance.

Payroll Processing

Payroll management and processing of paying employees, including calculating, tracking, and distributing their wages and salaries.

It also includes determining correct withholdings for taxes, benefits, and other deductions.

Financial and Cost Reports

Responsible for compiling all financial and cost reports as and when requested by management.

Closing date for applications will be on Friday 28 October

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INTERESTED CANDIDATES CAN APPLY BY SENDING THEIR CV TO

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