Cost Accountant

Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Cost Accountant for a permanent position in Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will be responsible for all plant operational & product costing activities. Experience in a highly pressurized environment essential. Salary: R40-50k Basic, plus Benefits Per Month NegotiableMinimum Requirements:Matric; Degree in Cost & Management AccountingMinimum 5 years’ Experience as a cost accountant or in a similar position.Deep knowledge of standard costing and other cost modellingKnowledge in SAP, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PPTExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Strong critical thinking skills.Strong planning and organizational skills.Ability to work independently.Reliable transportMust be able to work in a highly pressurized environment and meet financial targets and deadlinesKPI’S:AttendanceDocument managementCost reductionBudget preparationAudit scores/resultsCompany policies and processes adherenceAccurate and timeous processing of transactionsTimeous payment of creditorsReconciliation of Balance Sheet and subsidiary accountsReconciliation of intercompany accountsPersonal Attributes:Team PlayerStrong work ethicsAccuracyAttention to detailOrganizedProactiveFlexibleExcellent Communication SkillsEffectivenessTimelyReliableResponsibleDuties:Developing and implementing cost standards for BOM materials and labourMonitoring unit cost variance Implementing cost accounting systemsAnalyzing production costs and recommending changesAnalyzing manufacturing operations, equipment availability and utilizationPerforming month-end cost accounting closeMaintaining financial & cost accounting system and ledgerReconciling beginning raw materials, work-in-progress and finished-goods stockPerforming life cycle cost-benefit analysisPreparing cost of goods sold and production reportsPerform annual physical inventoryAnalyzing inventory valuationsPrepare financial management reportParticipate in the development, documentation, and implementation of standard work processes.Maintains and ensures data accuracy in the ERP system through proper item set-up, manufacturing accounting review and issue resolution.Training and supervising cost and inventory accounting staffSupervision of bookkeeperPerform other duties as assignedCreditors and Debtors functions, includingProcessing of invoicesReconciliation of creditors accounts to statementsPreparation and payment of creditorsManage intercompany transactions, including Processing of invoices & Reconciliation of intercompany balances