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Gauteng: Cost Accountant posted by Communicate Finance

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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Gauteng, responsible for overseeing production accounting procedures, inventory management, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience and strong knowledge of Sage and tax laws.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assume responsibilities of production accounting procedures
  • Ascertain the existence of work in progress and reconcile actual work in progress with the Ledger
  • Review and analysis of material and production variances
  • Review production stock counts and adjustments
  • Production reports
  • Co-ordinate perpetual inventory analyses
  • Lead and manage the monthly excess and obsolete inventory
  • Assist in the preparation of journals required at month end
  • Monthly stock cost reports
  • Review monthly STD cost updates
  • Review and reconcile inventory regularly with the Ledger and identify issues arising and formulate corrective action
  • Review and analysis consumables, rework burden and clean out accounts
  • Assist in the preparation of all reports required for monthly reporting
  • Conduct risk assessment and advise on ways to minimise risk
  • Ensure validity and accuracy of ERP through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production and work order processing
  • Assist in the annual audits
  • Co-ordinate monthly stock counts
  • Ad hoc tasks as directed by Line Manager or Financial Director

Requirements

  • 3-5 years experience in a similar role
  • Manufacturing Experience
  • Sage Experience
  • Good Tax Knowledge
  • Detail driven

Qualifications

BCom Finance or Accounting, CIMA

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How to Apply

Click the green “Go Apply” button below to apply directly online with the employer.

About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng

In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.

Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.

Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.

Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.

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Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.


This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.



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Gauteng: Cost Accountant posted by Communicate Finance

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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Gauteng, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing production accounting procedures, ensuring accuracy and validity of ERP systems, and providing valuable insights to inform business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assume responsibilities of production accounting procedures
  • Ascertain the existence of work in progress and reconcile actual work in progress with the Ledger
  • Review and analysis of material and production variances
  • Review production stock counts and adjustments
  • Production reports
  • Co-ordinate perpetual inventory analyses
  • Lead and manage the monthly excess and obsolete inventory
  • Assist in the preparation of journals required at month end
  • Monthly stock cost reports
  • Review monthly STD cost updates
  • Review and reconcile inventory regularly with the Ledger and identify issues arising and formulate corrective action
  • Review and analysis consumables, rework burden and clean out accounts
  • Assist in the preparation of all reports required for monthly reporting
  • Conduct risk assessment and advise on ways to minimise risk
  • Ensure validity and accuracy of ERP through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production and work order processing
  • Assist in the annual audits
  • Co-ordinate monthly stock counts
  • Ad hoc tasks as directed by Line Manager or Financial Director

Requirements

  • 3-5 years experience in a similar role
  • Manufacturing Experience – NON-NEGOTIABLE
  • Sage Experience
  • Good Tax Knowledge
  • Detail driven

Qualifications

BCom Finance or Accounting, CIMA

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How to Apply

Click the green “Go Apply” button below to apply directly online with the employer.

About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng

In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.

Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.

Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.

Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.

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Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.


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