Factory Cost Accountant

SUMMARY:
Factory Cost Accountant

POSITION INFO:

A leading automated manufacturing company is looking for a Factory Cost Accountant to process accounting and financial documentation for reporting and costing, aligned with company procedures and processes.

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

•         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.

Key Responsibilities:

•         Prepare import cost files and submit summary to 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.

Values

•         Honesty and Integrity

•         Mutual Respect, Trust, and Dignity

•         Openness and Transparency

•         Participation, Cooperation, and Teamwork

•         Performance and Accountability

•         Passion and Commitment

•         Essential Knowledge & Required Skills

Attributes

•         Proactive and action-oriented.

•         Attention to detail.

•         Problem-solving and analytical skills.

•         Agile and organized.

•         Strong relationship-building skills.

•         Customer-focused and resilient.

•         Excellent communication skills.

•         Strict adherence to deadlines.

If you meet the qualifications and skills outlined above and are interested in joining in applying for this position, then please submit your detailed CV, with a Cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications, and valid driver''''s license to LaurielleJ