Description:
Are you an experienced accountant looking to take your career to the next level? Our leading food manufacturing company in the Northwest is expanding its finance team and is seeking a dynamic Cost Accountant to join our plant-based operations. We're on the lookout for someone with a comprehensive understanding of various costing methods, including standard costing and activity-based costing (ABC), coupled with expertise in inventory management and pricing strategies.The ideal candidate will hold a completed degree in accounting, with progress towards CIMA certification, and possess 2-3 years of essential operational-level experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Supervisory experience is also a must, as you'll be leading a team to drive financial excellence.Proficiency in Sage 300 and advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas, are essential for this role. Additionally, strong communication skills and the ability to manage people effectively are key.As our Cost Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in financial accounting, audits, risk management, and budgeting. You'll be responsible for compiling reports, ensuring data accuracy, and managing month-end financial processes.If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the success of our client's finance team, we invite you to apply now! Qualifications:- Completed degree in accounting.
- CIMA In Progress
- FMCG at operational level 2-3 years essential
- Supervisory experience 2-3 years essential
- Sage 300
- Excel (pivot tables and formulas)
- People management
- Good communication skills
- Prepare and assist with audits.
- Financial accounting including initiating and maintaining company procedures and policies relating to admin and finance.
- Managing risk and taking corrective action
- Budget preparation, monitoring and variance reporting
- Focasting and financial projections
- Ensuring correspondence /accuracy of financial data
- Perform financial month-end up to trial balance.
- Compiling of all required reports within set deadlines
- Manage Human Resources
We also invite you to contact us to discuss other exciting career opportunities in Finance! For more information, please call Loma Zwane on 011 318 2101
Requirements:
- Completed degree in accounting.
- CIMA In Progress
- FMCG at operational level 2-3 years essential
- Supervisory experience 2-3 years essential
- Sage 300
- Excel (pivot tables and formulas)
- People management
- Good communication skills
- Prepare and assist with audits.
- Financial accounting including initiating and maintaining company procedures and policies relating to admin and finance.
- Managing risk and taking corrective action
- Budget preparation, monitoring and variance reporting
- Focasting and financial projections
- Ensuring correspondence /accuracy of financial data
- Perform financial month-end up to trial balance.
- Compiling of all required reports within set deadlines
- Manage Human Resources
29 Apr 2024;
from:
careers24.com