Automotive Manufacturing Cost Accountant, (Embrace)

Rakkgalakane; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive manufacturing firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage financial responsibilities and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or B. Com degree, with a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing, specifically in automotive remanufacturing, and experience managing teams. Strong analytical and presentation skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive remanufacturing.
• Pre-requisite: Articles served.
• Managing people with ±2-3 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage ±2-3 people.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports for executives.
• Determine unit price using job or process costing.

Skills

Financial analysis

Costing

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Knowledge of automotive processes

Education

Diploma or B. Com Degree

Grade 12

Tools

Embrace ERP System

IFRS

MIBCO compliance

COID compliance

Job description

Automotive Manufacturing Cost Accountant, (Embrace) Linbro Park JHB, Rneg + ben

• Grade 12
• Diploma or B. Com Degree
• Pre-requisite: Articles served
• Managing people (±2-3 years)
• Good understanding of finance, costing, production, and project management
• 5 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the remanufacturing of automotive components
• MIBCO
• COID
• Embrace ERP System
• Compile financials, budgets
• Bills of materials (BOM) for automotive products in conjunction with production and stores

Financial and cost accounting responsibility at a factory with executive reporting expertise.

• Presentation skills, as the role involves presenting budgets and financial reports to executives and directors
• IFRS
• Ability to analyze data
• Knowledge of the automotive industry
• Knowledge of automotive remanufacturing processes

Duties :

• Manage ±2-3 people
• Maintain financial records and prepare accurate financial reports
• Monthly management reports with statistics for executive presentation
• Prepare and input for client forecast & budget preparations
• Prepare financial statements and model scenarios for new products
• Costing in a manufacturing environment
• Maintain BOMs and production processes
• Determine the unit price of a product using either job costing or process costing in the remanufacturing environment
• Reconcile cashbook and petty cash monthly
• Maintain an asset register
• Prepare financial and auditor statements
• Handle COID, Tax, VAT, and MIBCO compliance