Cost Accountant

Findojobs-Za; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the paper and plastics manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to enhance their financial operations. This role involves performing detailed cost analyses, supporting stock control, and collaborating closely with the operations team to ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with a CIMA qualification or in progress, and at least 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Join this dynamic team and contribute to optimizing financial performance and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

13th Cheque

Qualifications

• CIMA qualification is essential or current studies towards it.
• Minimum of 3-5 years costing experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support business with value-added analysis including costing and GP analysis.
• Calculate cost price of manufacturing raw materials and overheads.

Skills

Costing Analysis

Stock Control

Opex Analysis

Mathematics

Accounting

Education

CIMA Qualification

BCom in Accounting

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Cost Accountant

Reference: JHB-Lee -1

Leading and well-established paper and plastics manufacturing company based on the East Rand is looking for a Cost Accountant.

Qualifications

• CIMA qualification is required or current studies towards CIMA are essential.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 – with Mathematics / Accounting.
• BCom in Accounting or a related field.
• CIMA Qualified or current studies towards - this is essential.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years costing experience in Production or Manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the business with value-added analysis including but not limited to costing / GP analysis, stock control, and Opex analysis.
2. Calculate the cost price of manufacturing raw materials, Labour, and overheads allocation.
3. Provide support to Ops team for daily cyclical counts and month-end stock counts.
4. Report on results of stock takes to Ops and Finance Manager and assist with analysis of stock variance and investigating the origin of stock variances.
5. Identify paper stock that is at risk of becoming obsolete for Planners in production runs on a weekly basis.
6. Weekly flag FGS that is at risk of becoming obsolete as per policy to sales staff to deliver to customers.
7. Conduct monthly reviews, analysis of Opex spend, and consumable usage to identify any issue areas to management.
8. Review actuals vs budget with detailed commentary on variances.
9. Assist with recording waste percentages & interventions to reduce waste.
10. Manage daily costing requests.

Package & Remuneration

Monthly plus basic, medical aid, provident fund, 13th cheque.