Cost Accountant for Manufacturing

1 day ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa West Coast Personnel Full time

West Coast Personnel is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in the manufacturing industry. This role involves processing accounting and financial documentation for reporting and costing, ensuring alignment with company procedures and processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare import cost files and submit summaries to the Management Accountant for SAP updates.
  • Assist with scanning projects and support the Management Accountant as needed.
  • Maintain and correct Material Master information.
  • Monitor scanning process performance and initiate corrective actions.
  • Prepare daily production scrap reports and attend scrap meetings.
  • Compile monthly lead balancing, including scrap sent to Frys.
  • Report monthly on stock count completeness across all sites.
  • Coordinate and assist with factory stock counts.
  • Investigate and resolve stock variances.
  • Report on stock counts for management.
  • Ensure adherence to controls and procedures to maintain integrity.
  • Report risks or concerns to management.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations to prevent wasteful expenditure.
  • Maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Represent the company in meetings with stakeholders.
  • Solve problems creatively with integrity in line with core values.
  • Contribute to budget preparation for Manufacturing.
  • Promote effective, efficient, economical, and transparent use of resources.
  • Explore opportunities to control and reduce costs.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Finance / Management Accounting or related fields (NQF6).
  • Possession of or studying towards CIMA advantageous.
  • Up to 5 years experience in cost accounting / reporting or equivalent.
  • Manufacturing experience advantageous.
  • Computer Literacy.
  • Superior MS-Office, especially Excel Skills.
  • SAP, FI, and MM skills.

Estimated Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per annum



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