Cost Accountant Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team at {company}. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our cost accounting activities, driving business value through expertise, and collaborating with a supportive and experienced team in a state-of-the-art facility.
Responsibilities
* Cost Collection & Analysis: Develop and maintain an accurate expense database, analyzing key trends to inform business decisions.
* Cost Control: Monitor and investigate variances to standard costs, ensuring optimal efficiency and minimizing waste.
* Budgeting & Forecasting: Create monthly, quarterly, and annual cost forecasts to support strategic planning and drive growth.
* Financial Reporting: Present actionable insights through detailed financial reports that drive business results.
* 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, to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
* Reconciliation & Audit: Conduct account reconciliations and prepare comprehensive audit reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Strategic Guidance: Support customer pricing simulations and financial modeling with expert insights to drive business growth.
About the Role
* Qualifications: Professionally qualified (CIMA/CPA/ACCA/ACA).
* Experience: 3+ years in cost accounting, ideally within manufacturing.
* Technical Skills: Proficient in SAP and advanced MS Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
* Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and driven to innovate.