Assistant Manager: Cost Management - Durban - Greater Durban

 Greater Durban
 Motor
 Permanent

 R11-R15k per month neg


Job Details

The incumbent of this position will fulfil the necessary requirements within the Finance Division, to lead the organization in Cost Management by providing the necessary information/guidance to Senior Management (Manufacturing and Finance) IRO decision making; ...



The incumbent of this position will fulfil the necessary requirements within the Finance Division, to lead the organization in Cost Management by providing the necessary information/guidance to Senior Management (Manufacturing and Finance) IRO decision making; tracking, reducing and achieving the Labour & Overhead Cost.<br /><br />Financial Accounting:<br />Processing of accounting journal entries on a monthly basis.<br />Provide supporting documents for the monthly reconciliation schedules.<br /><br />Budgets and Cost Planning:<br />Prepare, co-ordinate, manage and execute detailed annual budgets for the relevant business units using TMC methodology i.e. Gentani<br />Compile the MLTP (Medium to long-term planning)<br /><br />Cost Management:<br />Investigate and analyze non-operating income and expenditure with a view to report on monthly variances in line with IFRS and SOX requirements.<br />Prepare and update weekly and monthly cost control reports.<br />Prepare and update monthly flexing files according to Gentani or volume/days factors.<br />Update of various statistical data required by Management.<br />Prepare and update Executive Performance Cost Management Reports, Income Statement and Forecast.<br /><br />Cost Reduction:<br />Initiate cost down awareness within Production and track progress on a monthly basis using TMC methodology (Gentani etc)<br /><br />Ad-hoc Tasks:<br />Ad hoc investigations as requested by plant management and participation in the solutions.<br />Provide support to Finance concerning plant matters and costs.<br />Calculate the value cost of manufacturing and logistics processes.<br />Evaluation of cost saving.<br /><br />Staff Development:<br />Create good communication and individual development

Inherent Requirements:
NQF 5 (240 Credits), or in final year of study towards NQF6, majoring in Accounting or Management Accounts.<br />Relevant Management and Financial Accounting/Costing experience(1-3 years),<br />preferably in a Manufacturing environment.<br />Demonstrate ability to operate and interact at management levels.<br />Demonstrate ability to supervise a small team of people.<br />Advanced Computer Literacy (Essential).<br />Good Business Acumen<br /><br />COMPETENCIES:<br />Innovative Ideas (Initiative & Innovation)<br />Planning on short to midterm initiatives (Planning, Organizing & Execution)<br />Appropriate judgment and problem solving (Accuracy & attention to detail)<br />Decision Making <br />Perseverance and assertiveness (Tenacity, Resilient & Perseverance)<br />Prioritization and allocation of resources <br />Teamwork/establishment of framework and systems.<br />Appropriate evaluation and feedback.<br />Planned Development <br />Integrity

To apply directly for this position please click on this link: http://www.unique.co.za/candidate_registration.asp



Computer Skills
Microsoft



2 Years

Senior Certificate - Grade 12 (NQF 4)

2012-06-22

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