Cost Accountant
Innovazi Consulting Pty Ltd
Our client, a well-established company in the Electronics Manufacturing (EMS) industry, is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join their team in Pinetown.
This is a 12-month maternity contract with the potential to become a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
- Manage job costing processes, including confirming and closing job cards accurately and timeously.
- Generate cost implosion reports and job cost recalculation reports.
- Monitor and manage Work in Progress (WIP) in collaboration with the Planning and Production teams.
- Review WIP variances and assist with resolving discrepancies.
- Oversee inventory control, including receiving, issuing, storing, and maintaining accurate stock records.
- Ensure FIFO stock rotation and identify slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory.
- Assist with cycle counts, quarterly stock takes, and stock variance investigations.
- Supervise daily stores operations and allocate work to the Stores team.
- Liaise with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Finance to ensure material availability and resolve stock-related issues.
- Prepare stock adjustment documentation and support month-end and year-end stock processes.
- Coordinate daily logistics, dispatch activities, and warehouse operations.
- Prepare inventory and stores reports while identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- BCom Accounting, BCom Cost & Management Accounting, National Diploma or Degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related qualification.
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience as a Cost Accountant within a manufacturing environment (non-negotiable).
- Proven experience working with Stores, Warehouse, or Inventory Operations in manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Job costing
- Work in Progress (WIP)
- Inventory valuation
- Stock control
- Variance analysis
- Experience with month-end and year-end stock processes, including cycle counts and stock takes.
- Experience using Syspro ERP or a similar ERP system.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience will be advantageous.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, reporting, and communication skills.
Advantageous
- Professional certifications in Inventory or Warehouse Management.
- CIMA qualification or studies in progress.
If you meet the above requirements and are looking for an exciting opportunity within a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
