Perform cost accounting activities

Description

Execute the cost related activities and operations within the accounting activities such as standard cost development, average pricing analysis, margin and cost ratio analysis, inventory control, and variance analysis. Report the results to management and advise on possible courses of action to control and reduce the costs.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 4 occupations
  • Optional in 6 occupations
  • Total: 10 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 1 (Managers)

Essential for

  • Quantity surveyor
    Quantity surveyors have under their helm complete management of the cost involved in building and construction projects from the inception of the project until the delivery. They s…
  • Warehouse manager
    Warehouse managers assume the responsibility for storage facilities. They manage the operations and the staff within. Other titles The following job titles also refer to warehouse …
  • Logistics and distribution manager
    Logistics and distribution managers take decisions on logistic services, operations and provisions. They take internal and external variables into consideration for effective and s…
  • Cost analyst
    Cost analysts prepare regular costs, budgeting analyses and reports in order to contribute to the overall cost planning and forecasting activities of a business. They review and re…

Optional for

  • Accounting manager
    Accounting managers assume responsibility for all accounting activities relating to financial reporting. They develop and maintain accounting principles and procedures to ensure ti…
  • Manufacturing cost estimator
    Manufacturing cost estimators collect and analyse data to evaluate the money, materials, labour and time required for manufacturing processes. They conduct analyses to identify (al…
  • Financial manager
    Financial managers handle all the matters in reference to the finance and investments of a company. They manage financial operations of companies such as the assets, liabilities, e…
  • Management assistant
    Management assistants perform varied types of jobs, usually under general supervision. They carry out administrative tasks and support managers to ensure the entire department func…
  • Accounting assistant
    Accounting assistants record and report ticketing accounting situations to the accountant they work with, verify deposits and prepare daily reports and income. They arrange authori…
  • Accountant
    Accountants review and analyse financial statements, budgets, financial reports, and business plans in order to check for irregularities resulting from error or fraud, and provide …

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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