Cost Accountant - BM040826-4369

Are you an experienced Cost Accountant with a strong background in manufacturing? Do you enjoy analysing costs, improving processes, and providing valuable financial insights that drive business decisions? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company, is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working closely with operations to improve profitability and financial performance.

• Maintain the cost accounting system and ensure accurate costing records.
• Reconcile cost accounts and analyse manufacturing and inventory variances.
• Prepare monthly manufacturing cost reports and variance analyses.
• Manage inventory control processes, including stock takes and reconciliations.
• Analyse and report on stock take variances.
• Cost imported goods, raw materials, manufactured products, and services.
• Maintain and monitor standard costing and standard cost variance reporting.
• Prepare annual standard cost budgets.
• Develop and improve cost reporting to support operational decision-making.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation across multiple business entities.
• Liaise with production, procurement, and other departments to ensure costing accuracy.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
• Support the Operations Financial Manager with financial reporting and analysis.
• Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial and cost reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting.
• CIMA Level 2 is essential.
• 7–10 years' experience as a Cost Accountant.
• Manufacturing experience is essential.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience will be advantageous.
• Experience working with accounting software/ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound business and commercial acumen.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Deadline driven with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving.

R45k/month (commensurate with experience)

If you are looking to join a dynamic manufacturing environment where your expertise will directly contribute to business performance and strategic decision-making, we encourage you to apply:

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