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Cost Accountant

Full-time

Communicate Finance


Job description
:
  • Analyse and monitor product, operational and project costs
  • Prepare cost reports and profitability analyses
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Monitor inventory costing and stock reconciliations
  • Review and maintain standard costing models
  • Perform variance analysis and provide recommendations to management
  • Assist with month-end reporting and costing journals
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
  • Support pricing and margin analysis initiatives
  • Collaborate with operational teams to improve cost efficiency
Skills & Experience :
  • Minimum 2-5 years' of Cost Accounting, Management Accounting or Financial Analysis experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience with costing models and variance analysis
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
Qualification:
  • BCom Accounting, Management Accounting or related degree
  • CIMA studies advantageous
  • Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles advantageous
 

 
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