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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Atlas Copco South Africa: Job Vacancy for Junior Cost Accountant (South Africa)


Atlas Copco has a long history in the Southern African region and is today a leading player in numerous industries. Our products and services are designed and manufactured to assist our customers in achieving maximum productivity. Our vision is to become and remain "First in Mind—First in Choice ®" with all our customers and we believe that our combination of product excellence and dedicated staff will assist in achieving our vision.

The Southern African region

South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique together make up the Southern African region. The 'borderless' approach to business activities in the region best suits the needs and requirements of Atlas Copco's customers in the region. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the below position

Junior Cost Accountant – Product Company
Functional area: Finance
Country of service: South Africa
State: Gauteng
City: Springs
Company name: Atlas Copco Secoroc a division of Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Personnel manager: Lucky Mokoena
Phone: 011 365 4501
Email: Lucky.Mokoena@za.atlascopco.com
Send Application To: Lucky.Mokoena@za.atlascopco.com
Last date to apply: 2011-03-06

Job description:
Accurately record financial transactions, including month-end closings
Maintain and improve an effective cost accounting system to ensure robust internalcontrols
Prepare monthly inventory reconciliations
Updating bill of material via standard costing
Calculating break-even points by products and work centers
Reporting on margins by product and division
Reporting on periodic manufacturing and overhead variances and their causes
Analyzing capital budgeting requests
Collect operational data and make analyses reports to forecast expenses and budgets
Assist in annual stock take and cycle counts
Responsible for monthly consignment stock takes
Processing all daily and monthly financial data in operating system i.e. journals
Assisting the Cost Accountant with the interim and year-end audit preparation
Any other ad hoc tasks as requested by Cost Accountant and Business Controller
Experience requirements:
Minimum 2 year costing experience in cost accounting
Computer literacy – Familiar with ERP system and good experience in Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication skills required.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Educational requirements:

Minimum qualifications: National Diploma/degree in Cost accounting or studying towards
Personality requirements:
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good work ethic and strong attendance
Self starter and a team player
Enthusiastic target driven individual with ability to work under pressure without constant supervision
Country and city description:
Atlas Copco Secoroc is situated at 11 Hassett Road in an industrial area called Nuffield, adjacent to the local town of Springs (40km from Johannesburg), South Africa.

Company presentation:

Established in 1948, Atlas Copco Secoroc is a division of Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Atlas Copco Secoroc manufactures, distributes and sells rock drilling tools for the mining and construction industry. The company has a staff complement of ~190.

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