Cost Accountant

SUMMARY:
My client, a leading FMCG organization with a global footprint, is seeking a Cost Accountant to be a part of their dynamic team.

POSITION INFO:
The purpose of the Cost Accountant role is to manage the full stock control function and operational efficiencies, to mitigate stock losses, in collaboration with relevant sites. This position will also be required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, as the business requires.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a cost management service to the management team in respect of deviation reporting, along with waste elimination opportunities.
• Determine and manage cost accounting procedures and methods in order to accurately account for costs per product.
• Perform stock reconciliations, reporting and investigations of variances, to initiate corrective actions on a daily basis
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of stock information through compilation of financial journals and balance sheet reconciliations, on a monthly basis.
• Check for adherence to and continuous improvement of the Standard Operating Procedures relating to stock control, on all site and route locations, and in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.
• Guide and advise Sales Managers regarding route viability and cost to serve, by checking their calculations on an ad hoc basis.
• Cashbook reconciliations.
• Month-end processing and closure of the depot's financials.
• Budgeting / forecasting of depot financials.
• Expense analysis and review variances against budget, with recommendations.
• Maintain depot balancing and full financial reporting of the depot.
• Supervise the Depot Admin team and control the depot's stock.
• Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures at the depot.

• 3 to 4 years Cost Accountant experience
• 2 to 4 years’ experience in an FMCG industry
• Experience in using ERP systems, e.g., GP2010 would be an advantage
• Matric
• CIMA qualification
• Cost Accounting Degree/Diploma