Commercial Accountant, Durban

Assisting Divisional Executive with cost and sales analysis and report Preparing forecasting estimates and variance analysis Preparation and analysis of various monthly Sales Reports and Sales Estimates Preparation of Costings and Maintaining all costing data on the system Analysing data and costings for cost saving initiativesTo drive each change through to completion with the aid of the various departments Use knowledge and experience to challenge data where necessary Review costings of all products and be able to determine pricing for all Sales related queries Preparation and Analysis of quarterly pricing data basesMaintaining accurate gross margin records and reconciling to monthly income statements issued by the finance department Month end schedules and reports on various costs, margins etc Preparation of and continuous improvements on key management statistics in the business (R/kg, throughput, number of wage heads)Preparation of annual budgets, ad hoc tenders and new product launch documents Helping the Divisional Executive and Financial Exec with ad hoc assignments Qualifications and experience:

B Com/B Compt with accounting subjects Minimum 2 years work experience in an accounting or production environment Manufacturing cost accounting will be advantageous SAP experience will be advantageous Advanced Excel and Microsoft office Confident and independent person who is a fast learner Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervisionAble to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines Inquisitive and enjoys analytical type work

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