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Project and Cost Accountant
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Project and Cost Accountant
Purpose
The purpose of a Project and Cost Accountant is to ensure accurate financial management and reporting for projects and cost-related activities within SmartStart. This role involves analysing and monitoring project costs, maintaining cost accounting systems, preparing financial reports, and providing insights on cost trends and variances. The Project and Cost Accountant is also crucial in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support decision-making and ensure projects are within budget. Additionally, they will be responsible for managing grants and fund-related financial activities, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and preparing reports for funders. The Project and Cost Accountant contribute to effective project financial management, cost control, and accurate financial reporting to support organizational success.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Accounting and Analysis
- Analyzing Hub and Franchisor operations and providing insights on trends in cost movements.
- Performing month-end cost accounting close.
- Maintaining cost accounting system and cost ledger.
- Performing life cycle cost-benefit and cost drivers analysis.
- Monitoring unit cost variance.
- Implementing cost standards for materials and labor.
- Reviewing standard costs on Sage Intacct against actual costs per invoices for inaccuracies in selling prices of finished products.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Explaining deviations (comparison of budget to actual results) of Franchisors.
- Liaising with operational departments regarding any variances.
- Preparing year-end accounts and coordinating with external auditors.
- Carrying out the preparation of monthly, quarterly, ad hoc & year-end reporting as required by management.
- Assisting in the budget process, specifically the Franchisor Budgets.
- Ensuring appropriate external audit arrangements and managing the audit process for funder-related audits are in place.
- Supporting the Financial Manager in resolving audit findings relating to Franchisors and Funders before yearly audits.
- Attending regular meetings with project leads and operational teams.
Project Accounting
- Match project income and cost monthly.
- Generate project income and cost reports to provide a list of all the invoices generated and costs incurred per project.
- Analyze the data for correctness and completeness.
- Update the internal month-end reports, and check information to ensure that project costs remain within budget.
- Identify discrepancies and provide reasons for variances as part of the internal monthly management report.
- Produce external funding reports required per funder and per project and submit them to Financial Manager for review.
- Predict project cost to completion.
- Issue a Cost to Completion standard template to Project Leads together with guidelines to determine labor and material cost:
o Project hours until project completion
o Labor rates
o Material cost
o Direct Project Cost
- Complete the calculations for the total cost per project for a bi-annual review according to the required format.
- Set up the review meeting with Programme/Project Managers to review cost to date vs budgets.
Franchisor Management
• Ensure all franchisors supporting documents are checked each month, and all missing documents are noted and followed up on with franchisors.
• Liaise with franchisor finance staff and resolve all queries from above and any other general spending queries.
• Follow up on outstanding monthly submissions and ensure all submissions are in
• Ensure all documents are stored on One Drive accurately and complete.
• Process all monthly expenditures in Sage Intacct via import journals each month.
• Send out notifications to FM and CFO regarding submission status and journal status consistently to show progress, especially for the first 2 weeks of each month.
• Ensure journals processed match up to franchisor submissions.
• Request supplier invoices from all VAT-registered franchisors to be able to make payments.
• Send payment listing each franchisor and invoices above to Creditors to process payment during their payment run.
• Reconcile the 8300 accounts for each franchisor to ensure amount paid matches listing above and amount recorded matches to expense report.
Project Budget Management
- Assist in compiling the income, Opex and Capex budgets required for the projects.
- Liaise with the project managers to obtain input into the budgets following the overall budget guidelines, analyze and identify abnormal items or discrepancies and resolve and then pass on the information to the Financial Manager for incorporation into the overall budget.
Grants and Fund Management
• Support the Finance Manager in ensuring that grant/social investment funds are properly managed and accounted for
• Preparing funder reports and ensuring timeous submission thereof.
• Preparing all other financial information and documents required by funders.
• Oversee special financial audits conducted by grant maker/ funders.
Requirements
Key Person Specifications
Qualifications & Experience
- CIMA or any finance professional accreditation is highly valued.
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (Honors) with article experience
- 3 - 4 years' experience in the same/similar position
- Experience with Sage Intacct Accounting and inventory will be advantageous.
Competencies
- Working with large amounts of data from various input sources, preferably in a branch or multi-location setting.
- Proven track record of introducing and implementing innovative systems in the workplace.
- Experience in start-up environments or in fast-paced, constantly changing industries.
- Experience in project reporting, both locally and internationally.
- Thorough understanding of SmartStart's business ethics and values.
- Familiarity with SmartStart's organizational structure and reporting hierarchy.
- Extensive knowledge of accounting best practices.
- Outstanding ability to develop project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports.
- Analytical thinker with strong conceptualization and problem-solving abilities.
- Attentive to detail with excellent organizational skills.
- Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
- Proficient in both independent work and collaboration as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration.
Project and Cost Accountant
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Project and Cost Accountant
Purpose
The purpose of a Project and Cost Accountant is to ensure accurate financial management and reporting for projects and cost-related activities within SmartStart. This role involves analysing and monitoring project costs, maintaining cost accounting systems, preparing financial reports, and providing insights on cost trends and variances. The Project and Cost Accountant is also crucial in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support decision-making and ensure projects are within budget. Additionally, they will be responsible for managing grants and fund-related financial activities, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and preparing reports for funders. The Project and Cost Accountant contribute to effective project financial management, cost control, and accurate financial reporting to support organizational success.
Cost Accounting and Analysis
- Analyzing Hub and Franchisor operations and providing insights on trends in cost movements.
- Performing month-end cost accounting close.
- Maintaining cost accounting system and cost ledger.
- Performing life cycle cost-benefit and cost drivers analysis.
- Monitoring unit cost variance.
- Implementing cost standards for materials and labor.
- Reviewing standard costs on Sage Intacct against actual costs per invoices for inaccuracies in selling prices of finished products.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Explaining deviations (comparison of budget to actual results) of Franchisors.
- Liaising with operational departments regarding any variances.
- Preparing year-end accounts and coordinating with external auditors.
- Carrying out the preparation of monthly, quarterly, ad hoc & year-end reporting as required by management.
- Assisting in the budget process, specifically the Franchisor Budgets.
- Ensuring appropriate external audit arrangements and managing the audit process for funder-related audits are in place.
- Supporting the Financial Manager in resolving audit findings relating to Franchisors and Funders before yearly audits.
- Attending regular meetings with project leads and operational teams.
Project Accounting
- Match project income and cost monthly.
- Generate project income and cost reports to provide a list of all the invoices generated and costs incurred per project.
- Analyze the data for correctness and completeness.
- Update the internal month-end reports, and check information to ensure that project costs remain within budget.
- Identify discrepancies and provide reasons for variances as part of the internal monthly management report.
- Produce external funding reports required per funder and per project and submit them to Financial Manager for review.
- Predict project cost to completion.
- Issue a Cost to Completion standard template to Project Leads together with guidelines to determine labor and material cost:
o Project hours until project completion
o Labor rates
o Material cost
o Direct Project Cost
- Complete the calculations for the total cost per project for a bi-annual review according to the required format.
- Set up the review meeting with Programme/Project Managers to review cost to date vs budgets.
Franchisor Management
• Ensure all franchisors supporting documents are checked each month, and all missing documents are noted and followed up on with franchisors.
• Liaise with franchisor finance staff and resolve all queries from above and any other general spending queries.
• Follow up on outstanding monthly submissions and ensure all submissions are in
• Ensure all documents are stored on One Drive accurately and complete.
•Process all monthly expenditures in Sage Intacct via import journals each month.
• Send out notifications to FM and CFO regarding submission status and journal status consistently to show progress, especially for the first 2 weeks of each month.
• Ensure journals processed match up to franchisor submissions.
• Request supplier invoices from all VAT-registered franchisors to be able to make payments.
• Send payment listing each franchisor and invoices above to Creditors to process payment during their payment run.
• Reconcile the 8300 accounts for each franchisor to ensure amount paid matches listing above and amount recorded matches to expense report.
Project Budget Management
- Assist in compiling the income, Opex and Capex budgets required for the projects.
- Liaise with the project managers to obtain input into the budgets following the overall budget guidelines, analyze and identify abnormal items or discrepancies and resolve and then pass on the information to the Financial Manager for incorporation into the overall budget.
Grants and Fund Management
•Support the Finance Manager in ensuring that grant/social investment funds are properly managed and accounted for
•Preparing funder reports and ensuring timeous submission thereof.
•Preparing all other financial information and documents required by funders.
• Oversee special financial audits conducted by grant maker/ funders.
Key Person Specifications
Qualifications & Experience
- CIMA or any finance professional accreditation is highly valued.
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (Honors) with article experience
- 3 – 4 years’ experience in the same/similar position
- Experience with Sage Intacct Accounting and inventory will be advantageous.
Competencies
- Working with large amounts of data from various input sources, preferably in a branch or multi-location setting.
- Proven track record of introducing and implementing innovative systems in the workplace.
- Experience in start-up environments or in fast-paced, constantly changing industries.
- Experience in project reporting, both locally and internationally.
- Thorough understanding of SmartStart's business ethics and values.
- Familiarity with SmartStart's organizational structure and reporting hierarchy.
- Extensive knowledge of accounting best practices.
- Outstanding ability to develop project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports.
- Analytical thinker with strong conceptualization and problem-solving abilities.
- Attentive to detail with excellent organizational skills.
- Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
- Proficient in both independent work and collaboration as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration.
Accountant: Project & Manufacturing Cost
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Job Summary:
To provide in-depth financial support, guidance and thought leadership to the South African Bank Note Company (SABN) regarding project financial management and manufacturing cost accounting.
Main Responsibilities (not limited to):
Project Accounting
• Provide direction to ensure a sound Project Financial Management Framework that will support the strategy of the South African Bank Note Company in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS Accounting Standards).
• Develop and implement a Project Financial Management Framework to ensure sound financial governance of all projects.
• Develop and implement Project Investment Decision-Making Models to be used by the business to inform sound financial decision making.
• Develop and monitor project costs against budgets and cash flow forecasts on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance to approved budgets.
• Ensure compliance to all financial policies and procedures within projects and provide financial risk management guidance.
• Prepare comprehensive management accounts and report monthly to the relevant stakeholders on projects.
• Coordinate and ensure project capital costs are correctly budgeted for by stakeholders on an annual basis.
• Participate in the procurement tender development and adjudication process and evaluation and benchmarking of tenders to ensure alignment to tender scope and objectives.
• Conduct post implementation financial assessments of projects to ensure that the financial objectives set out in the business case have been achieved.
• Provide support and financial guidance to internal and external stakeholders on project financial management related matters to optimise the company’s financial performance and business opportunities.
Manufacturing Cost Accountant:
• Review the use of the ERP system on the production floor to ensure accurate reflection in the Manufacturing Accounting Module.
• Investigate and prepare product variance analysis and commentary to ensure accurate reflection in the monthly management accounts.
• Conduct reasonability tests to explain under and over recovery of costs.
• Monitor the production flow to ensure the correct valuation of waste.
• Develop and implement cost accounting policies, procedures, and reports to ensure standardised accounting.
• Prepare annual and monthly phased production budgets and forecasts to ensure accurate reflection in the management accounts.
• Review usage variances to ensure accuracy of the Bill of Materials.
• Review Bill of Material to ensure the latest manufacturing practices are applied.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards, applicable legislation, policies, standards and laid down procedures.
• Act as a primary Finance Business Partner about production matters.
• Prepare annual and monthly phased production (Ink and Paper) budgets and forecasts to ensure accurate reflection in the management accounts.
The Preferred Candidate is likely to have:
• BCom Honours or relevant B-Degree Honours in Accounting or Management Accounting (or equivalent)
• CGMA registered with AICPA & CIMA
• A minimum of 6 - 8 years of financial experience, of which 4 years must be in a management level role (Essential).
• Knowledge of the printing industry (added advantage).
Skills and knowledge:
• Project management
• Budget and financial management
• Procurement and procurement process
• Standard cost accounting and IAS2
• Management and cost accounting
• Taxation Knowledge
• Achieving goals and objectives
• Attention to detail
• Written and verbal communication
Internal applicants should apply on the SABN careers portal on the intranet by uploading detailed CV’s and copies of qualifications. External applicants should apply on Careers24 website by uploading detailed CV’s, ID copy, copies of qualifications and recent pay slip. No applications will be considered if the supporting documents are not submitted.
The personal information that is collected and processed for recruitment purposes will not be utilised for any other purpose. You can read more on how we process your personal information in the South African Reserve Bank Privacy Notice. You absolve the SABN for any liability whatsoever, and howsoever arising from the providing of information.
SABN is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of SABN and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.
Should you not hear from us within 10 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. SABN reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Prospective applicants must be willing to undergo a series of assessments and security clearance process as prescribed by the National Key Point Act.
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Project and Cost Accountant
Posted 6 days ago
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ð Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the invoice processing function , ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Assist in project management and demonstrate the ability to track costs and financial outcomes
- Apply ABC (Activity-Based Costing) and Standard Costing methodologies to enhance financial insight
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles , supporting informed decision-making
- Collaborate cross-functionally and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide insightful cost analysis and contribute to improving financial processes across the organization
Qualification Required:
- Btech or Bcom Accounting degree
ð ï¸ Tech Exposure Advantageous :
Experience working on SAGE , SAP , or Xero will be highly beneficial.
⨠What Were Looking For:
- A strong understanding of cost and management accounting principles
- Hands-on experience in a project-oriented environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills youll work closely with diverse teams and stakeholders
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a hybrid setup
- Be part of an organization that drives positive change in communities
- Work in a flexible, hybrid environment that values collaboration and autonomy
- Enjoy the opportunity to contribute meaningfully while growing professionally
Commercial Analyst: Project Accounting
Posted 1 day ago
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Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About our companyThe JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all.
IntroductionWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Analyst – Project Accounting to join our team.
Job summary
To prepare and analyse timely and accurate project information for the stakeholders, prepare project budgets and forecasts aligned to JSE’s strategic objectives, and provide expert financial guidance on account information in support of commercial decision making for the JSE.
Results Delivery- Prepare and present on a monthly basis the project information (actuals and forecast numbers) for reporting in various Manco meetings.
- Prepare and present on a quarterly basis the project information together with the APMO (Agile Project Management Office) team for reporting in the quarterly Exco LPM meeting.
- Prepare the separate financials for each ongoing project on a monthly basis where the projects actuals and forecast are tracked against the budget.
- Attend the various project sponsor meetings and present the separate financials on a monthly basis.
- Perform month-end functions:
- Prepare capitalisation calculations and journals for internal and external resources on a monthly basis.
- Prepare relevant accrual journals, and reclassification journals for the projects on a monthly basis.
- Track the various WIP accounts of ongoing projects on a monthly basis and ensure project cost is accurate.
- Prepare forecast for the projects based on resource forecast received and any known risk on a monthly basis.
- Prepare depreciation forecast on a monthly basis.
- Prepare information required for Exco deck and notes pack for monthly reporting.
- Work closely with the HR team to obtain the necessary resource information required to assist with the capitalisation journal.
- Hold monthly meetings with the project managers/project owners to ensure that actual costs tracked are complete and accurate, review and discuss the time booked for the month.
- Discuss progress of the project/risks pertaining to the project and review how actuals are tracking against budget.
- Provide input into formalisation of the Finance Department’s divisional budget and assist in the coordination and consolidation thereof in order to ensure that the information provided meets the expectation of the finance team.
- Produce and maintain monthly timely and accurate project accounting information with supporting commentary on variances, statistics and other required analysis.
- Facilitate the entire project planning and budgeting process creating and ensuring strict adherence to the budget timetable, populating the budgets with business units, timeous communication of material issues and changes, and creating standardised high-quality presentations with supporting commentary and analysis.
- Review and approve project-related contracts received from the procurement team.
- Maintain sustainable working relationships with stakeholders through ongoing engagement to ensure an understanding of their needs and maintain an open channel of communication at all times in supporting the department to achieve its business objectives.
- Develop and sustain relationships with administrative staff to facilitate the effective procurement to pay process with service providers/vendors/suppliers.
- Gauge stakeholder satisfaction through regular meetings and 360 feedback reports which will include any positive or negative feedback received from the stakeholders regarding the professionalism and timeous nature of interaction.
- Manage own delivery against agreed deliverables and set timelines, identify obstacles to delivery and take appropriate action where required.
- Analyse the monthly, year to date as well as annual actuals information and compare against budget and forecast in order to determine and explain variances.
- Perform monthly review and analyses of the annual view in order to determine the variances to track the expenses and revenue against the original budget and last month estimate.
- Perform the rolling forecast activities in order to track the revenue and expenses against the budget and adjust the expenses and revenue for the future months as per discussions with business stakeholders.
- Compile management accounts packs that will include financial as well as non-financial information for stakeholder review in support of commercial decision-making.
- Compile the budget pack in alignment with the JSE strategy, which will contain both financial and non-financial information in order to present the budget to the board, audit and HR committees for approval.
- Analyse project accounts to identify potential risks and advise stakeholders on risks identified as well as corrective action to be taken in order to mitigate risks.
- Create cost control awareness activities during budget and rolling forecast meetings to prevent unbudgeted expenditures and improve cost efficiencies within the various divisions.
- Consult with relevant manager to review progress against department plans and targets and to identify areas where corrective actions are required in order to ensure delivery of agreed results.
- Provide financial information in assistance to the compilation of the business cases for future JSE initiatives in order to ensure profitability and long-term sustainability as well as to identify potential financial risks and opportunities.
- Act as back-up to other Commercial Analysts to ensure a continued flow of the FP&A business processes and functions.
- Identify obstacles and major challenges through continuous review of processes and standards in order to ensure effective operational alignment to strategic priorities.
- Attend to ad-hoc financial information requirements and queries as requested by the stakeholders to assist with commercial business decisions and in continuation of business and increased productivity.
- Support Financial Accounting during external audit periods to ensure successful conclusion of the audit. Support includes providing audit related information, attending audit meetings and queries.
- Improve personal capability and professional growth in line with JSE objectives by discussing development needs and proposed solutions with management.
- Be an effective team member encouraging teamwork and freely sharing knowledge.
- Visibly live the JSE values contributing to the achievement of divisional objectives.
- Manage self in terms of development, delivery and act as a self-starter.
- Identify, share and implement value-adding improvement/innovative ideas and solutions contributing to divisional and JSE results.
- Review relevant finance processes and procedures on a continuous basis and provide input in order to ensure that the most efficient methods are implemented and applied.
- BCom Degree
- Post-graduate (Honours / CTA) Degree / Accounting / CIMA (Chartered Institute for Management Accountants) would be advantageous.
- At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience, as a Project Accountant or a similar role.
- Income tax
- Other relevant industry standards and regulations
Commercial Analyst – Project Accounting
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About our companyThe JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all.
IntroductionWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Analyst – Project Accounting to join our team.
Job summary
To prepare and analyse timely and accurate project information for the stakeholders, prepare project budgets and forecasts aligned to JSE’s strategic objectives, and provide expert financial guidance on account information in support of commercial decision making for the JSE.
Results Delivery- Prepare and present on a monthly basis the project information (actuals and forecast numbers) for reporting in various Manco meetings.
- Prepare and present on a quarterly basis the project information together with the APMO (Agile Project Management Office) team for reporting in the quarterly Exco LPM meeting.
- Prepare the separate financials for each ongoing project on a monthly basis where the projects actuals and forecast are tracked against the budget.
- Attend the various project sponsor meetings and present the separate financials on a monthly basis.
- Perform month-end functions:
- Prepare capitalisation calculations and journals for internal and external resources on a monthly basis.
- Prepare relevant accrual journals, and reclassification journals for the projects on a monthly basis.
- Track the various WIP accounts of ongoing projects on a monthly basis and ensure project cost is accurate.
- Prepare forecast for the projects based on resource forecast received and any known risk on a monthly basis.
- Prepare depreciation forecast on a monthly basis.
- Prepare information required for Exco deck and notes pack for monthly reporting.
- Work closely with the HR team to obtain the necessary resource information required to assist with the capitalisation journal.
- Hold monthly meetings with the project managers/project owners to ensure that actual costs tracked are complete and accurate, review and discuss the time booked for the month.
- Discuss progress of the project/risks pertaining to the project and review how actuals are tracking against budget.
- Provide input into formalisation of the Finance Department’s divisional budget and assist in the coordination and consolidation thereof in order to ensure that the information provided meets the expectation of the finance team.
- Produce and maintain monthly timely and accurate project accounting information with supporting commentary on variances, statistics and other required analysis.
- Facilitate the entire project planning and budgeting process creating and ensuring strict adherence to the budget timetable, populating of the budgets with business units, timeous communication of material issues and changes, and creating standardised high-quality presentations with supporting commentary and analysis.
- Review and approve project related contracts received from the procurement team.
- Maintain sustainable working relationships with stakeholders through ongoing engagement to ensure an understanding of their needs and maintain an open channel of communication at all times in supporting the department to achieve its business objectives.
- Develop and sustain relationships with administrative staff to facilitate the effective procurement to pay process with service providers/vendors/suppliers.
- Gauge stakeholder satisfaction through regular meetings and 360 feedback reports which will include any positive or negative feedback received from the stakeholders regarding the professionalism and timeous nature of interaction.
- Manage own delivery against agreed deliverables and set timelines, identify obstacles to delivery and take appropriate action where required.
- Analyse the monthly, year to date as well as annual actuals information and compare against budget and forecast in order to determine and explain variances.
- Perform monthly review and analyses of the annual view in order to determine the variances to track the expenses and revenue against the original budget and last month estimate.
- Perform the rolling forecast activities in order to track the revenue and expenses against the budget and adjust the expenses and revenue for the future months as per discussions with business stakeholders.
- Compile management accounts packs that will include financial as well as non-financial information for stakeholder review in support of commercial decision-making.
- Compile the budget pack in alignment with the JSE strategy, which will contain both financial and non-financial information in order to present the budget to the board, audit, and HR committees for approval.
- Analyse project accounts to identify potential risks and advise stakeholders on risks identified as well as corrective action to be taken in order to mitigate risks.
- Create cost control awareness activities during budget and rolling forecast meetings to prevent unbudgeted expenditures and improve cost efficiencies within the various divisions.
- Consult with relevant manager to review progress against department plans and targets and to identify areas where corrective actions are required in order to ensure delivery of agreed results.
- Provide financial information in assistance to the compilation of the business cases for future JSE initiatives in order to ensure profitability and long-term sustainability as well as to identify potential financial risks and opportunities.
- Act as back-up to other Commercial Analysts to ensure a continued flow of the FP&A business processes and functions.
- Identify obstacles and major challenges through continuous review of processes and standards in order to ensure effective operational alignment to strategic priorities.
- Attend to ad-hoc financial information requirements and queries as requested by the stakeholders to assist with commercial business decisions and in continuation of business and increased productivity.
- Support Financial Accounting during external audit periods to ensure successful conclusion of the audit. Support includes providing audit related information, attending audit meetings and queries.
- Improve personal capability and professional growth in line with JSE objectives by discussing development needs and proposed solutions with management.
- Be an effective team member encouraging teamwork and freely sharing knowledge.
- Visibly live the JSE values contributing to the achievement of divisional objectives.
- Manage self in terms of development, delivery and act as a self-starter.
- Identify, share and implement value adding improvement/innovative ideas and solutions contributing to divisional and JSE results.
- Review relevant finance processes and procedures on a continuous basis and provide input in order to ensure that the most efficient methods are implemented and applied.
- BCom Degree
- Post-graduate (Honours / CTA) Degree / Accounting / CIMA (Chartered Institute for Management Accountants) would be advantageous.
- At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience, as a Project Accountant or a similar role.
- Income tax
- Other relevant industry standards and regulations
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COST CONTROL MANAGER
Posted 7 days ago
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Our client, based in Durban, is looking for a Cost Control Manager to join their team.
Duties & Responsibilities- Overseeing and analysing the cost expenditures and purchases within the company.
- Developing and maintaining robust cost accounting systems to meticulously track and analyse company expenditures.
- Ensuring accurate recording and updating of purchasing data, encompassing both existing and new materials and goods.
- Conducting thorough analyses of purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend financially feasible options.
- Facilitating internal cost audits and collaborating on general ledger preparation to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Presenting crucial financial information and cost estimates to management, aiding in strategic decision-making processes.
- Upholding compliance with accounting principles, legal regulations, and company policies to maintain financial integrity.
- Actively drive team efforts towards achieving financial integrity and collaborative success.
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field advantageous.
- Experience in a similar role.
- Proficiency in SAP, CO and FI, advanced Excel, and Quantrix Software.
- Understanding of operations and SHE principles, within the manufacturing or mining industries.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 days for interview. If not contacted, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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