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Cost Accountant

Full-time

Network Finance

Join one of Southern Africa's leading suppliers of earthmoving, construction and mining equipment, where finance works hand-in-hand with Sales and Operations to drive business performance. This is a commercially focused Cost Accountant role offering exposure well beyond traditional costing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner with Sales and Operations to drive profitability.
  • Analyse margins, pricing and product performance.
  • Prepare journals and support month-end reporting.
  • Manage sales administration and related financial processes.
  • Monitor costs and identify commercial opportunities.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
  • Improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.
  • Support decision-making through meaningful financial insights
Job Experience & Skills Required:
  • BCom Accounting, Finance or Management Accounting.
  • Proven Cost Accounting experience within a commercial environment.
  • Strong understanding of costing, margins and profitability analysis.
  • Experience supporting Sales and Operational teams.
  • Advanced Excel and ERP system exposure.
  • Highly analytical with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Apply now!

 
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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
  • Financial Manager 
  • Group Finance Manager 
  • Financial Director 
  • Group Accountant 
  • Financial Accountant 
  • Management Accountant 
  • Cost Accountant 
  • Financial Controller
  • Bookkeeper
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Camryn Basson 
Specialist Recruitment Consultant 

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Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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