Our client in the retail industry requires the service of a Cost and Management Accountant who will be responsible for implementing and maintaining an Activity-Based Costing (ABC) methodology through managing, controlling and reassigning costs associated with conducting day-today operations, and empowering senior management with constructive reporting.

Key performance areas:

? Plans, studies and collects data to determine the cost of business activities.
? Analyses actual costs and reassigns to the various business activities.
? Provides guidance and assistance in maintaining a comprehensive understanding of operational activities.
? Compiles activity-based cost information to be used in monthly operating processes and budget preparation.
? Estimates the cost associated with new and proposed products, processes or projects.
? Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
? Maintain an ongoing relationship with various departments/stakeholders (i.e. Engineering, Accounting) to ensure continuous improvement and line item profitability.
? Create and build detailed reports and trends to present cost-effective solutions.
? Provide training courses to stakeholders when required.

The successful candidate must have:

? Matric with a Degree in Financial Management or similar qualification
? Must have CIMA and/or CASA qualification
? 4+ Years’ Experience in Activity Based Costing
? Must have knowledge of SAP & IBM Cognos

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.