Cost Accountant

Our client, a supplier of fresh fruit, has an opportunity available for a Cost Accountant in the Tzaneen, Limpopo area. This will be a temporary position.Requirements:B Com or Post Graduate qualification in CostManagement accounting. CIMA would be advantageous.Computer literate - Expert (MS Office (Word and Excel), Microsoft D365).Excellent Business English skills (written & spoken).Fluent in Afrikaans and/or an African language.Valid driver’s license and own transport.Minimum 5 years experience of working in a manufacturing environment with costing, finances and inventory.Knowledge of International Financial Reporting StandardsManagement & Cost accounting principlesUnderstand stock management process steps.Fully computer literate (MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook and Microsoft D365).Willing to travel within South AfricaMust be able to assist with external audits.KPAs:Investigate and resolve material variances in works orders.Prepare new product costingsSet up new inventory items in D365 (ERP system) and specify costing methodsCreate and maintain bills of material in ERP system.Import annual budgets into D365 for reportingEnsure accurate payment summaries and information are supplied to farmers for fruit purchases.Perform accounting and month-end procedures relating to stockDo quantity reconciliations for major stock itemsEvaluate and adjust stock unit cost if necessaryFinancial reporting