Chief Costing Analyst

6 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Full time

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd, a leading metal recycling company in South Africa, is seeking an experienced Chief Costing Analyst to join its Finance team.

About the Role

This is a challenging opportunity for a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual to contribute to the company's growth by optimizing costing systems and reporting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain an integrated costing system and report with specified primary and secondary cost centres;
  • Review and maintain data accumulation systems and controls needed for the cost accounting system and reporting within an accounting framework on a monthly basis;
  • Analyze expenses and ensure allocation to correct primary and secondary cost centres;
  • Report on periodic variances and their causes, focusing in particular on spending variances;
  • Provide reports and explanations to line management;
  • Review overhead costs to ensure correct allocation and reporting;
  • Produce operational costing calculations – i.e. transport job costing and tender costing;
  • Produce profitability calculation for manufacturing divisions;
  • Capital project cost tracking;
Requirements
  • National Diploma in Cost Accounting majoring in Costing;
  • Previous experience in a Costing environment is essential;
  • Knowledge and/or experience working on AccPac, TM1 Cognos and Fraxion advantageous;
  • Advanced computer literacy – MS Office, high proficiency in MS Excel;
  • Manufacturing and/or Logistic background advantageous;
  • Emotionally matured and dynamic individual;
  • Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail;
  • Ability to work well under pressure;
  • Ability to collaborate with a multi-department team;
  • Must have clear credit and criminal clearance;
Competitive Salary

The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary of R450,000 - R600,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits.



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