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Job description:

Overall Job Purpose

The assistant cost accountant will maintain and monitors cost processes for all the business activities

Specific Job Responsibility

Prepare monthly variance analysis reports and provide commentary.Assist departmental staff on correct cost allocation and analyse cost codes in line with budgetary plans.Provided PO status reports for cost accrual purposes.Discuss with procurement and planning department on stock item cost allocation.Ensure that the actual budget is within the set limitsFormulate cost control measuresAssist in collecting data for budget and forecast.Report on periodic variances and their causes, focusing in particular, on spending variancesWorking closely with IT Management, understand the projected vision and together work towards achieving the targets Ensure tactful communication of difficult / sensitive information and refrain from distributing negative non focused informationEnsure adherence to and implementation of Group ICT standards and policies

Job Specific Competencies

The Assistant Cost Accountant will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas:At least 1 years of Accounting/Finance experienceAccounting and Mathematics skillsCost experience in the mining industry will be an added advantageExcellent Excel Skills, Powerpoint and wordExperience in an ERP system

Key Job Attributes

Ability to deliver accurate and detailed reports in a timely manner.Ability to work well under pressure and deliver resultsMust be honesty and have integrityAbility to work as part of a team

Experience required to perform in this job

Day to day liaise with departments.Compile and analyse capital budgeting requestsPerform any other duties to support the businessWork closely with the cost accountant and ensure all cost control systems are working efficiently

Qualifications

Part CIMA, ACCA or AccountingMust be an affiliate of ZICAMust have a full Garde 12 with a minimum of 5 passesAll qualifications must be certified by ZAQA

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