Cost Accountant

Job Description

* Produce costing reports for company products with respect to cost centres and locations. * Process ledger and booking entries regarding to all cost and production transactions including raw materials, bill of materials, variances between standard and actual costs according to stated procedures so that all transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner. * Ensuring that the correct transfer pricing is observed between business units. * Maintain financial files and information in a way that allows ease of retrieval of information and reports. * Perform detailed analysis of operating variances between standard cost, actual cost and budget. * Review and analyze actual and standard product cost. Update inaccurate standards and report any problems immediately. * Identify and implement continuous improvements to costing processes. * Work with Technology and manufacturing areas to ensure timely and accurate new product set-up including bill of materials and labour routings. * Ensure that all transactions and reports are processed according to externally defined legislation and guidelines so that the company fulfils all legislative reporting requirements. * Develop own professional expertise through optimising on-the-job training opportunities and formal training situations in order to improve levels of personal performance. * Keeps self well presented and observes standards and behaviours that enhance the company image. * To perform any other duties related to Cost Accounting as directed by his/her direct Supervisor / Manager.