To conduct financial analysis on the production elements of the company’s products, budgeting, forecastingand advise management on key decisions, towards accurate costing of products.DescriptionCost accounting and ReportingMaintain costing processes and procedures.Maintain sound internal controls.Identify cost accounting risks, propose mitigating strategies, and implement approved strategies.Identify and work with Production Managers to minimise losses and improve production efficiencies.Attend to audit queries or any other internal and external audit tasks as assigned.BudgetingPrepare and review the annual planning and budgeting process for assigned areas.Monitor compliance monthly, relating to assigned cost centres.Interface and train users regularly regarding budget control and variance reportsCompile, maintain, and prepare information for the Africa production report.Oversee and ensure correct posting and reporting of direct and indirect plant overhead costs.Perform assessment cycles using correct allocation base monthly to ensure that overheard costsare allocated correctly to primary cost centres.Report on variances between budgets, commitments, and expenditure.Provide input towards enhancement of financial reporting for the organisation.Prepare journal entries and perform required GL account reconciliations and analysis.Asset managementManage and participate in the fixed asset processes, including but not limited to:Preparing, loading, closure and reporting on capital expenditure requests.Capitalise Assets Under Construction (AUC) in collaboration with Projects TeamMaintain the fixed asset register.Conduct annual verification of fixed assets.AdministrationConduct administration tasks for Finance teams, including but not limited to:Purchase requisitions.Sundry invoicing.Stock counts etc.QualificationsBCom Degree in Accounting or Cost and Management Accounting.Experience2 years’ relevant financial experience in a Costing Role.Professional Memberships/Registration (if any)Studying to be a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) will be an advantage.KnowledgeKnowledge of relevant legislation.Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).Knowledge of budgeting processes.SkillsProficiency in computerised financial systems (SAP).#J-18808-Ljbffr