Job Description

Unlock Your Potential as a Cost and Management Accountant: Drive Financial Excellence and Operational Success!Job & Company Descriptions
A well-established company specializing in manufacturing and supplying innovative solutions for the construction and infrastructure sectors is seeking a detail-oriented Cost and Management Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing financial performance through accurate cost analysis, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring efficient cost management within the manufacturing environment.Duties:

• Analyze and report on manufacturing costs and trends to enhance cost efficiency.
• Develop budgets and forecasts to guide financial planning and strategy.
• Maintain accurate product cost records to support pricing and profitability.
• Create monthly reports on financial metrics and performance.
• Compare actual costs to budgets, explain discrepancies, and recommend actions.
• Oversee inventory levels and valuations to ensure accurate records and control.
• Use SAP for accurate financial reporting and cost tracking.
• Enhance financial processes and cost management efficiency.
• Align financial goals with production, procurement, and sales teams.

Qualifications & skills:

• BCom in Accounting, BTech Cost and Management Accounting, or CIMA qualification.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a cost and management accounting role.
• Experience in SAP is essential.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of costing principles, budgeting, and variance analysis.

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