Cost Accountant
- Location
- Gauteng
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** Green Marble Recruitment is seeking a Cost Accountant for its client, a company operating within the manufacturing industry. **What you will do** * Prepare and analyze cost reports for budgeting and financial planning. * Conduct variance analysis material, labor, overhead and explain cost movements. * Report on breakeven points, margins, and periodic variances. * Analyze profitability and cost structures for new projects and product lines. * Maintain and update standard costs for products and services. * Validate cost of goods sold during month-end close. * Perform cost-volume-profit CVP analysis. * Reconcile inventory balances and support stock valuation. * Coordinate physical inventory counts and investigate variances. * Review purchase orders, pricing accuracy, supplier compliance, and landed cost calculations. * Monitor slow-moving or obsolete stock and ensure accurate valuation. * Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost forecasts. * Support budgeting processes for cost elements and production plans. * Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal controls. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Relevant Cost Accounting qualification. * 2+ years’ Cost Accounting experience. * BOM experience. * Manufacturing experience. * Full cost accounting function. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a professional with a relevant Cost Accounting qualification and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field. The ideal candidate will possess experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) and have a background in manufacturing, capable of performing a full range of cost accounting functions. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/cost-accountant-green-marble-recruitment Source: myjobmag
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