Cost Accountant

SUMMARY:
A global leader in digital communication and retail marketing solutions is looking for a Cost Accountant to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
This role will focus on analysing and managing the organisation's costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Functioning as a vital link between the finance and operations departments, the role will bring a stronger financial perspective to the company’s project initiatives, driving more informed decision-making and supporting strategic growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Cost Analysis - Analyze and interpret financial data to identify cost drivers and areas for improvement:

• Contractors, Mileage & expense claims – Quoted vs Actuals vs Billed
• Fuel tracking on vehicles
• Analysis of overhead costs
• Actual vs Budged & variance report.
• Liase with Project Manager /Admin to determine over/unders on all projects
• Investigate overs & request client to be billed if needs be
• Calculate all department’s labor costs to ensure our pricing is accurate
• Calculate all relevant department mileage costs to ensure our pricing is accurate
• Play an active role in costing new & services
• Play an active role in determining selling prices
• Ensuring Master cost sheet is accurate & up to date
• Ensuring Service cost sheet is up to date

• Implement and monitor cost control measures to reduce waste and improve efficiency

• Ensure that strategy is in place to achieve the required level.

• Full insurance function

• As and when required by CEO or CFO

• Accounting Related Qualification (CA(SA), CIMA,) or working towards
• 4+ years’ experience in accounting
• Xero & Cin 7core
• Previous experience in similar role is required