Shoprite is looking for a Cost Accountant candidate. The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing all finances related responsibilities and tasks to ensure an efficient and profitable Livestock operations production unit. The person shall also perform general administrative functions as requested to ensure the smooth operation of all finance matters.
Position Summary
- Company: Shoprite Group Of Companies
- Industry: Retail
- Job Title: Cost Accountant
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Location: Western Cape
- Remuneration: Competitive Salary
- Reference Number: SHO221011-8
Purpose of the Job
The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing all finances related responsibilities and tasks to ensure an efficient and profitable Livestock operations production unit. The person shall also perform general administrative functions as requested to ensure the smooth operation of all finance matters.
Job Objectives
1. Perform budget and cost controls
2. As part financial month end duties, calculate livestock and carcass stock values, complete accrual/provision journals, perform cost allocations as well as reconcile and maintain the general ledger.
3. Create internal debtor statements to be submitted for payments and invoices for external debtors.
4. Allocate payments received; recoup income for products sold on the Livestock Operations’ behalf and follow up on the outstanding debtors.
5. Allocate stock to stores, ad reconcile order allocations/summaries to orders created and stock available.
6. Communicate with Branch, Regional and or Divisional Managers regarding stock queries, maintain stock reconciliations, and calculate weekly prices (if the Operations Manager is unavailable).
7. As part of the creditors maintenance, analyze invoices and ensure correct allocations.
8. Communicate with all the necessary parties to ensure correct allocations.
9. Conduct financial reporting and analysis relevant to the feedlot operations.
10. Perform ad-hoc general finance administration.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in accounting
Experience
• SAP and ACCPAC Accounting System
• Strong accounting experience
• Problem solving 3-4 years
Knowledge And Skills
- Knowledge of SAP
- Knowledge of ACCPAC Accounting System
- Knowledge of Accounting principles
- Computer literacy: MS Office – Advance Excel
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Closing Date: 31 October 2022
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