Cost Accountant
We are seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team in the medical device manufacturing sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company committed to excellence and continuous growth.
About the Role
* Collect and analyze key trends from expense data to drive business value.
* Monitor and investigate variances to standard costs, ensuring optimal efficiency.
* Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual cost forecasts to support strategic planning.
* Present actionable insights through detailed financial reports.
Key Responsibilities:
Cost Collection & Analysis
Build and maintain an accurate expense database, analyzing key trends.
Cost Control
Monitor and investigate variances to standard costs, ensuring optimal efficiency.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual cost forecasts to support strategic planning.
Financial Reporting
Present actionable insights through detailed financial reports.
Standard Costing
Manage standard costing processes using systems like SAP, including BOM reviews and activity rate updates.
Process Improvement
Lead initiatives to enhance finance-related processes, particularly in material costing.
Reconciliation & Audit
Conduct account reconciliations and prepare comprehensive audit reports.
Strategic Guidance
Support customer pricing simulations and financial modelling with expert insights.
Your Skills:
* Professionally qualified (CIMA/CPA/ACCA/ACA).
* 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, ideally within manufacturing.
* Technical skills in SAP and advanced MS Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
* Attributes: detail-oriented, proactive, and driven to innovate.