Manager - Costing - Manufacturing Firm

Costing Manager

- Responsible for setting up and maintenance of accurate process cost information, reconciliation of standard costs to actual costs, maintenance of perpetual inventory system, participating in the month end close and budgeting process, and day-to-day operations and reporting requirements.

- Responsible for developing/maintaining an effective cost accounting system to reduce costs and improve overall profitability.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Process Cost accounting - responsible for the accurate reporting of Cost of Goods Manufactured and Sold.

- Performs regular cycle counts to correct inventory misstatements.

- Monthly reconciliation and updating of standard costs to actual costs.

- Maintenance of a perpetual inventory system.

- Monthly closing process - schedule and coordinate with outside departments and within the department to meet the 4-day close. This includes planning and leading monthly and quarterly inventory, preparing journal entries, posting, balancing and reconciling subsidiary ledgers.

- Actively participate in the annual budgeting process by providing updated cost information across different product lines.

- Coordination with finance department and internal/external auditors.

- Reconciliation of inventory balances.

- Provide accurate and timely financial information including actual product costs and standard costs for new products.

- Analyze complex manufacturing processes in coordination with Plant managers to improve decision making.

- Provide account analysis for assigned accounts and other accounts as necessary.

- Maintain integrity and accuracy of accounting system.

Any other duties as assigned.

Qualification And Experience:

1. CWA or CWA (Inter) with 5 -10 years of cost accounting experience in the manufacturing industry. Thorough knowledge of cost accounting principles, systems, and procedures

Examine and verify financial documents.

2. Demonstrate good work paper and analytical techniques.

3. Communicate financial information with department managers.

4. Promote the mission, vision and values of the organization.

5. Exercise independent judgment within established systems and procedures.

6. Prepare a variety of financial statements, reports and analysis timely and accurately.

Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.

Remuneration:

An outstanding remuneration package that rewards professionalism and diligence will be on offer for the successful applicant as well as a well-defined career path. An excellent package will be on offer for the right candidate, including an above industry base salary for the right person as well as the most complete employee benefit scheme. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the market leader.