The Role
The Cost Accountant is responsible for monitoring production and operational costs, preparing reports, conducting cost analysis, supporting budgeting, performing stock management, ensuring compliance, and improving financial processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
Key Responsibilities
Cost Analysis & Reporting
RequirementsQualifications
Cost Analysis & Reporting
- Analyse and monitor production and operational costs.
- Prepare product costing and margin analysis reports.
- Conduct cost variance analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Assist with pricing reviews and profitability analysis.
- Support landed cost calculations and imported stock costing.
- Prepare management reports and financial insights for decision-making.
- Perform monthly stock reconciliations and inventory analysis.
- Monitor stock adjustments, losses, and inventory variances.
- Support cycle counts and inventory control processes.
- Work with operations teams to improve inventory accuracy and reduce waste.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Develop productivity and costing models.
- Analyse labour and machinery efficiency trends.
- Provide scenario modelling and financial impact analysis.
- Work closely with Procurement and Finance teams to assess margin risks.
- Support new product costing and launch feasibility analysis.
- Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and procedures.
- Assist in improving financial processes and reporting systems.
RequirementsQualifications
- Relevant B.Com Degree
- CIMA qualification advantageous
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a cost management accounting role within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with imported stock and landed cost models preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- ERP systems knowledge
- Data analysis and reporting skills
- Knowledge of BI tools
- Understanding of costing methodologies and inventory management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong organisational and planning abilities
- Proactive and results-driven approach
- Ability to collaborate across departments
Skills Required
- Relevant B.Com Degree
- CIMA qualification advantageous
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a cost management accounting role within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with imported stock and landed cost models preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- ERP systems knowledge
- Data analysis and reporting skills
- Knowledge of BI tools
- Understanding of costing methodologies and inventory management
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The Company
What We Do
Sabenza IT is a niche recruitment company specializing in Information Technology, SAP, Finance, and Engineering roles, with over 23 years of experience.
