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Job Description: As the Cost Accountant, your duties and responsibilities include the following: Monitor and consolidate daily sales, expenses, cash-ups, and ensure accurate reconciliations across all locations Resolve reporting discrepancies with store manager swiftly and professionally Oversee all stock movements, including wastage, shrinkage, and variances across stores and the laboratory Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to ensure accurate cost allocation and stock efficiency Conduct regular financial and stock audits, ensuring adherence to internal controls and accounting standards Identify and escalate risks, irregularities, or non-compliance to senior management Maintain and update recipe costing, menu pricing, and product profitability models Analyse ingredients and import cost changes, partnering with culinary teams to balance luxury quality with cost efficiency Prepare monthly cost analyses, variance reports, and provide insights to support operational and management decisions Skills & Experience: 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably from retail, FMCG or hospitality industry Strong knowledge of stock control and cost management Advanced Excel Skills Proficiency working on Xero, Sage, or other relevant ERP systems Experience with POS-integrated stock system is advantageous Qualification: Professional accounting certification (CIMA, SAIPA, SAICA) Completed finance degree Contact JENELLE COOKSON on
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