Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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 limits
Formulate cost control measures
Assist in collecting data for budget and forecast.
Report on periodic variances and their causes, focusing in particular, on spending variances
Working 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 information
Ensure 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 experience
Accounting and Mathematics skills
Cost experience in the mining industry will be an added advantage
Excellent Excel Skills, Powerpoint and word
Experience 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 results
Must be honesty and have integrity
Ability 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 requests
Perform any other duties to support the business
Work closely with the cost accountant and ensure all cost control systems are working efficiently

Qualifications
Part CIMA, ACCA or Accounting
Must be an affiliate of ZICA
Must have a full Garde 12 with a minimum of 5 passes
All qualifications must be certified by ZAQA

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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