Cost Accountant at Vivo Fashion Group
Job Purpose
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive costing framework across all production cost centres.
- Standardize costing processes, including materials, labour, and overhead calculations.
- Collaborate with production teams to set and update cost standards.
- Provide detailed cost analysis to support pricing decisions for the buying team and management.
- Track and analyze in-house fabric printing costs, including ink, labour, and machine maintenance.
- Monitor printing job outputs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives and optimize production workflow to reduce inefficiencies.
- Prepare cost reports and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation.
- Implement and review cost management tools and continuously drive improvements in cost accounting practices.
- Analyze waste, scrap, and rework costs, recommending ways to minimize losses.
Key Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in cost analysis.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in managing production costs.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, including production and finance.
- Proven ability to work with complex financial data and provide insights for cost optimization.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification preferred.
- At least 4 years of experience in cost accounting, particularly within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in cost analysis.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in managing production costs.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, including production and finance.
- Proven ability to work with complex financial data and provide insights for cost optimization
What we offer
- At Vivo, our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in our internal promotion and training programs that offer growth opportunities.
- We foster a supportive culture, care about our employees’ well-being, ensure a work-life balance, value individual voices, and provide the necessary tools for making a meaningful impact.
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Application Deadline will be 30th October 2024, close of business.
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