Strategic Cost Accountant for Manufacturing

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Prostaff Holdings Full time

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Cost Accountant to join our team at Prostaff Holdings. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to take on a key role in managing financial costing and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting within our international food manufacturing plant.

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience

About the Role:

  • This senior finance position will require you to work closely with the supply chain, commercial, and manufacturing teams to ensure that all financial costing is handled and managed thoroughly.
  • You will be responsible for analyzing and reconciling balances on the income statement and balance sheet, identifying focus areas, and communicating your findings to local and regional management.
  • A key aspect of this role will be maintaining SOX compliance, identifying areas of weakness, and implementing solutions to minimize risk.
  • You will also be responsible for planning, gathering, and organizing data to create forward-looking financial information for multiple segments of the business.
  • In addition, you will provide financial support on initiatives, investment returns, balancing cost with performance, and the impact of operational decisions.
  • You will act as a financial business partner to the procurement and commercial teams, assisting them to achieve targets on sourcing, cash release, and pricing negotiations with customers.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (CIMA or equivalent qualification)
  • Previous experience working in a senior finance cost management role or financial analysis role within supply chain finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and operational processes
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Advanced Excel skills

Benefits:

The salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience. We offer a competitive compensation package, opportunities for career growth and development, and a dynamic work environment.



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