COST ACCOUNTANT

East Rand - Contract manufacturer, producing a variety of chemical products (Specializing in cosmetics, primarily hair care products)Job DescriptionThe goal is to contribute to the decision-making process of management that will ensure business growth and long-term success. The incumbent must be able to assume responsibility for all cost accounting tasks and be both a strategist and a decision maker.Gather and analyse financial information for internal use.Support budgeting and funding.Assume responsibility of accounting procedures.Evaluate the company’s performance using key data.Make forecasts to assist business planning and decision-making.Conduct risk assessment and advise on ways to minimize risk.Oversee the implementation of a formal costing methodology onsite.Manage stock take initiatives.Manage SAGE Pastel Payroll.Attend to customer queriesProvide accurate and timely quotations and proforma invoicesMaintain the current SAGE financials.Ensure customer payments are reconciled against the relevant accounts.Capture supplier invoices and recon against statements.Assist in the successful implementation of SAP.Co-ordinate stock counts as required.Ensure that work instructions are followed.Constantly review commercial contractsAssist with capital justification.Review of all terms and conditionsQualificationsBcom Management & Cost AccountingCompleted Articles (ADV) Skills3 – 5 years relevant experience.SAP, SAGEONE and Pastel Payroll experience.Excel, word, PowerPoint proficiency and google docs Salary / PackageR40 000 - R50 000 Experience and Qualification dependentBenefitsProvident Fund