Overview
Cost Accountant Jobs in Durban, South Africa at HC Recruit
DBN
000074 – Cost Accountant – Durban
Purpose of the Job:
To provide financial insights and analysis to help the business make informed decisions
Required Qualifications
CA (SA) or CIMA
Minimum of 4 years in an Accounting role
Xero or Cin 7core software experience – advantageous
Technical Competencies & Experience:
Determine cost drivers & areas for improvement by analyzing & interpreting financial data
Contractors, mileage & cost claims: quoted against actual versus billed Vehicle fuel tracking
Managing of overhead expenses
Report on Actual vs. Budged & Variance
Work with the project manager or administrator to identify any overs or unders for each project.
Look into overs & if necessary, ask the client to be billed.
Determine the labor costs for each department to make sure prices are correct.
Ensure pricing is correct by calculating all pertinent department mileage charges.
Participate actively in determining the cost of new services.
Participate actively in setting the selling pricing.
Making sure the master cost sheet is current and accurate
Making sure the service cost sheet is current
Behavioural Competencies:
Adaptable & Client Focussed
Effective and professional Communication
Great Problem solving skills
Attention to detail
High sense of urgency
IMPORTANT
– Only shortlisted candidates meeting the above criteria will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please consider yourself unsuccessful.
Title: Cost Accountant
Company: HC Recruit
Location: Durban, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking (Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting), Accounting (Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting)
