COST ACCOUNTANT – Delta Automotive Technologies (Pty) Ltd 751 views

Job Purpose
The position will report to the Financial Manager and will be responsible for overseeing and analysing cost expenditures and purchases within the business. Additionally, the incumbent will make recommendations about cost efficient and financially feasible cost options.
The Job
The incumbent will be responsible for,among others, the following:
• Developing and maintaining the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the business.
• Analysing and recommending costs and cost savings measures.
• Analysing manufacturing costs and preparing regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Providing management with reports on determining standard cost for inventory items and profitability of products or services.

The Person
The right candidate will possess the following:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.
• A minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience, two (2)of which should have been at Accountant level.
• Experience in manufacturing is essential.

Competencies
The right candidate must possess the following competencies;
• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Planning and organizing skills