Iconic Australian Seafood CompanyBased in Morningside, QLDOngoing Permanent RoleKB Seafood Co is Australia's largest seafood company and one of the most awarded & successful food service operators. We provide over 30,000 tonnes of seafood annually to leading foodservice operators and major supermarkets.Our brands include KB Seafood Co, Just Caught Frozen Seafood, KB’ and, By George and we have over 2,700 active products in the market. The Cost Accountant will support the Commercial Manager (National Processing) in overseeing financial management, cost control, and inventory accuracy at Morningside factory. This role involves monitoring and analysing manufacturing costs, coordinating stocktakes and collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency. This role will also assist in budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in cost accounting within the seafood manufacturing industry KEY RESPONSIBILITIESOversee inventory management, conduct stocktake and reconcile inventory variances.Manage and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) & Routing to ensure accurate product costing.Analyse and identify yield and overpack variances in production.Analyse cost and OPEX variances, providing insights for the reasons.Support month end and weekly reporting.Collaborate with production teams to ensure accurate cost data and improve cost control.Assist the Commercial Manager in analysing production costs and variances.Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.Assist in implementing cost control measures and monitoring their effectiveness.Support the finance team with ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required. REQUIREMENTSTertiary qualification in Accountancy, Finance or related field3+ Years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environmentExperience using SAP or similar ERP system.Strong understanding of accounting standards and cost accounting practices.Full Australian work rights. Applications:If you are looking for a unique and varied role, working in a fast-paced environment and you satisfy the requirements above then we'd love to hear from you.Please note, we are not accepting applications from agencies.Have a look at our website https://www.kbseafoodco.com.au/ to learn more about us. To apply, Click the APPLY button and upload your resume AUD Morningside 4170

Cost Accountant

  • Iconic Australian Seafood Company
  • Based in Morningside, QLD
  • Ongoing Permanent Role

KB Seafood Co is Australia's largest seafood company and one of the most awarded & successful food service operators. We provide over 30,000 tonnes of seafood annually to leading foodservice operators and major supermarkets.

Our brands include KB Seafood Co, Just Caught Frozen Seafood, KB’ and, By George and we have over 2,700 active products in the market. 

The Cost Accountant will support the Commercial Manager (National Processing) in overseeing financial management, cost control, and inventory accuracy at Morningside factory. This role involves monitoring and analysing manufacturing costs, coordinating stocktakes and collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency. This role will also assist in budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in cost accounting within the seafood manufacturing industry

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee inventory management, conduct stocktake and reconcile inventory variances.
  • Manage and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) & Routing to ensure accurate product costing.
  • Analyse and identify yield and overpack variances in production.
  • Analyse cost and OPEX variances, providing insights for the reasons.
  • Support month end and weekly reporting.
  • Collaborate with production teams to ensure accurate cost data and improve cost control.
  • Assist the Commercial Manager in analysing production costs and variances.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
  • Assist in implementing cost control measures and monitoring their effectiveness.
  • Support the finance team with ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Tertiary qualification in Accountancy, Finance or related field
  • 3+ Years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience using SAP or similar ERP system.
  • Strong understanding of accounting standards and cost accounting practices.
  • Full Australian work rights.

 

Applications:

If you are looking for a unique and varied role, working in a fast-paced environment and you satisfy the requirements above then we'd love to hear from you.

Please note, we are not accepting applications from agencies.

Have a look at our website https://www.kbseafoodco.com.au/ to learn more about us.

 

To apply, Click the APPLY button and upload your resume