Cost Accountant
MNA Recruitment
- Midrand, Johannesburg
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Analyze and interpret financial data to identify cost trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Calculate costings per test / product on offer.
- Prepare detailed cost reports, variance analysis, and cost projections for management review.
- Monitor and analyze cost fluctuations, providing insights to optimize cost-saving strategies.
- Oversee inventory valuation processes, including cost allocation and inventory reconciliations.
- Collaborate with procurement and production teams to ensure accurate inventory costing and minimize excess inventory.
- Implement inventory control procedures to optimize inventory turnover and reduce carrying costs.
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts, providing cost-related inputs and recommendations.
- Monitor budget performance and analyze variances, identifying areas for cost containment and efficiency improvements.
- Prepare cost projections and financial models to support strategic decision-making.
- Implement and maintain cost accounting systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Identify opportunities to streamline cost accounting processes and enhance efficiency through automation and optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives and monitor their effectiveness.
- Provide analytical support for pricing decisions, product profitability analysis, and capital investment evaluations.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- BCom Accounting Degree
- Extensive costing experience
- Critical thinker
- Solutions driven
- Experience within the Pharmaceutical / Manufacturing Industry
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