Cost Accountant
Posted on 2025-03-16
Employer | Arvo |
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Salary | 35000 |
Category | Finance Accounting |
Location | Western Cape / Stellenbosch |
Job Summary
Cost Accountant
Our client is seeking an exceptional Cost Accountant who is detail-oriented, personable, and passionate about managing all aspects of business costing and administration. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to a dynamic environment within the retail sector.
About our client:
This position is with a renowned company that operates in a vibrant and customer-centric environment, offering a range of premium and uniquely curated products. Known for their commitment to excellence, they provide a retail experience that blends quality, innovation, and attention to detail. The company is set in a beautiful, one-of-a-kind location, making the work environment as distinctive as the products they offer. With a strong focus on teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement, they aim to deliver exceptional service while fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
Requirements:
- A completed National Senior Certificate (matric/Grade 12) and a relevant tertiary qualification in finance and/or costing.
- 34 years of experience in costing, specifically within a retail environment.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Experience with Sage X3 is advantageous.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
Responsibilities:
- Manage product costing and tooling inventory reporting, comparing actual costs to estimates and analyzing variances.
- Prepare cost estimates/quotes for new products, customers, and product changes.
- Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) as required.
- Assist with stock counts to ensure accuracy.
- Load and maintain cost estimates and quotes in the system.
- Support the preparation of reconciliations and schedules.
- Create and maintain accurate records for both old and new product costings.
- Maintain inventory data and product records.
- Continuously draw audit information to support compliance and reporting needs.
Location: Klapmuts area.
Type: Permanent, full time position based on site.
Salary offered: R35 000 – R40 000 per month (dependent on experience), before deductions.
Thank you for your interest in this position we are advertising for our client. We will review and be in touch if you are suitable!
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Cost Accountant position available in Western Cape, Stellenbosch. This job position was posted by Arvo . The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-03-16 at 13:03:58 in the Finance Accounting category
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