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
