ONDERSTEPOORT BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS INCORPORATION (OBP) Onderstepoort Biological Products SOC Ltd (OBP), based in northern Pretoria, is a manufacturer of veterinary vaccines and other biological products. OBP is a Schedule 3B Public Entity and is committed to quality products and equal opportunities in employment.
COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT 8 Months Fixed Term Contract Ref: CMA02 /2024 Closing Date: 31 January 2024 The cost and Management Accountant will be responsible to maximise profit by managing revenue and expenses. By implementing, maintaining, and utilising standard operating procedures to ensure that all revenue and expenses are accurately and timeously accounted for. Management accounts that are compiled are accurate, complete, and timeously submitted for review by the FM for submission to relevant stakeholders. Main Responsibilities include: Review month end GL reconciliations including the revenue reconciliation file. Reviewing of general ledger accounts monthly for cost classification, accuracy, and completeness of expenses. Prepare month end GL reconciliations for inventory, deferred tax and forex gains or losses. Reviewing of cost information for use in controlling expenditures and assist in month end close of the general ledger ensuring correct classification of costs and expenses * Ensure all journals, inventory adjustments and costs related adjustments are properly described, calculated, and signed off by authorised personnel. Analyse and collect data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, labour and production * Responsible for the full costing function, including BOM’s, WIP’s, project costing, system implementation as well as price negotiations * Analyse changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided to determine effects on cost * Analyse actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs * Analyse audits of costs and prepare reports * Make estimates of new and proposed product costs * Report on stock GP% on a fully absorbed basis, broken down to direct and indirect costs, overheads and present monthly reports * Develop and provide reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services * Adhere to all SOP's, policies and procedures * Actively involved in the preparation of budgets including itemising budgets within departments, relevant forecasting of projects and ad hoc financial analysis * Perform investigations regarding effectiveness and or efficiencies within the costs departments and formulate proposals for improvement * Assist in the efficient management and implementation of the costing and pricing of products. * Reconcile finished goods and raw material inventories to physical stock counts. Coach non‐financial/ cost managers on interpreting and communicating financial data and costing data * Contribute to short-, medium- and long-term business planning * Aid other departments and staff regarding general budgeting and financial reporting needs, including business plans, costing and pricing proposals, etc * Engaging with all relevant stakeholders including suppliers where necessary * Follow up on claims and rebates, margin recovery and deals with suppliers *Prepare monthly departmental reports on excel, and quarterly or annual reports on Caseware. Minimum Requirements: Relevant finance qualifications- BCom Accounting/ Cost Management Accounting or equivalent * CIMA qualification, or currently studying towards a CIMA qualification advantageous * +/- 3 years’ experience in a similar position * Advance excel skills * Manufacturing industry experience beneficial * Understanding of the vaccine or pharmaceutical industry in South Africa beneficial * Proficiency in CaseWare. *Navision experience beneficial. Remuneration: A Paterson Grade D1 remuneration package will be offered that is commensurate with experience and qualification of the successful candidate. Suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications by Email to [email protected] Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that no applications will be accepted after the closing date.
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