Cost Accountant - Durban

SUMMARY:
DBN000074  – Cost Accountant – Durban

Purpose of the Job:
To provide financial insights and analysis to help the business make informed decisions

Required Qualifications

1. CA (SA) or CIMA
2. Minimum of 4 years in an Accounting role
3. Xero or Cin 7core software experience - advantageous

POSITION INFO:
Technical Competencies & Experience:

1. Determine cost drivers & areas for improvement by analyzing & interpreting financial data
2. Contractors, mileage & cost claims: quoted against actual versus billed Vehicle fuel tracking
3. Managing of overhead expenses
4. Report on Actual vs. Budged & Variance
5. Work with the project manager or administrator to identify any overs or unders for each project.
6. Look into overs & if necessary, ask the client to be billed.
7. Determine the labor costs for each department to make sure prices are correct.
8. Ensure pricing is correct by calculating all pertinent department mileage charges.
9. Participate actively in determining the cost of new services.
10. Participate actively in setting the selling pricing.
11. Making sure the master cost sheet is current and accurate
12. Making sure the service cost sheet is current

1. Adaptable & Client Focussed
2. Effective and professional Communication
3. Great Problem solving skills
4. Attention to detail
5. High sense of urgency