Cost Accountant (Cato Ridge)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, or Finance.
• Professional qualification such as CIMA is advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in cost accounting or a manufacturing or operations finance environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, including Syspro and Power BI.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to interpret financial and operational data.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent understanding of cost accounting principles (standard costing, variance analysis, Bom, PPV)
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems ( Syspro, power BI)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Problem-solving mindset with commercial awareness

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain standard costing systems for products and operations.
• Analyse actual costs against standard costs and investigate variances.
• Review production yields and waste when required.
• Prepare cost, margin, and profitability reports.
• Monitor inventory valuation and ensure accurate costing of finished and intermediate products.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including journals and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Analyse manufacturing efficiencies and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.