Main Objectives:

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 site HOD’s.

 Key Responsibilities:

• To provide a cost management service to the management team in respect of deviation reporting along with waste elimination opportunities.
• To determine and manage cost accounting procedures and methods in order to accurately account for costs per product.
• To perform stock reconciliation, reporting and investigation of variances to initiate corrective action on a daily basis
• To ensure accurate recording and reporting of stock information through compilation of financial journals and balance sheet reconciliations on monthly basis.
• To check for adherence to and continuous improvements of Standard Operating Procedures relating to stock control on all site and route locations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• To participate in the preparation of annual budgets as needed by the Site Accountant/Bakery Manager.
• To guide and advise Sales Managers regarding route viability and cost to serve by checking their calculations on adhoc bases
• Cashbook Reconciliation
• Month end processing and closure of depot financials
• Budgeting / Forecasting of depot financials
• Expense analysis and reviewing variances against budget with recommendations
• Maintain depot balancing and full financial reporting of the depot
• Supervise Depot Admin team and control the depot stock
• Ensure compliance to the Standard Operating procedures at the Depot

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Planning and organising
• Applying expertise and technology
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Analysing
• Following instructions and procedures
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

Desirable:

• Adhering to Principles and values
• Persuading and Influencing
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Persuading and Influencing
• Working with people
• Presenting and communicating Information

Qualification Requirements    

• Matric
• CIMA qualification
• Cost Accounting Degree/Diploma

Experience Requirements    

• 3 to 4 years’ experience cost accountant experience
• 2 to 4 years’ experience in an FMCG industry
• Experience in using ERP System eg, GP2010 would be an advantage