Cost Controller

Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; In loco; ZAR 400.000 - 600.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Cost Controller in Gqeberha within the logistics sector. The role focuses on cost control via supplier contracts, monitoring rates against actuals, and preparing customer billing per contracts.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 3+ years in cost control, and strong MS Office skills. The position emphasizes process design and compliance with safety and environmental policies.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree (3 years) or NQF level 7 required.
• 3+ years of experience in a cost control/financial role preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (advanced).

Mansioni

• Assist with budgeting for operation.
• Monitor performance against budget and RFQs.
• Maintain equipment database for material handling equipment.
• Source new suppliers and evaluate against performance (quote comparisons).
• Review invoices from suppliers and compare to agreed rates.
• Review purchase orders to creditors against requirements, RFQ and budget.
• Calculate customer billing and process invoices (Pastel when required).
• Assist with adhoc quotes for customers.
• Assist with month-end journals and reporting.

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree (3 years) / NQF level 7

Strumenti

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client, in the Logistics industry, is seeking a Cost Controller to join their team, based in Gqeberha.

Successful candidate will control costs via preferential contracts with suppliers, monitor contract rates vs actual costs, calculate billing to customers according to contracts, evaluate suppliers, prepare RFQs, and assist in designing process flows and workflow requests.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (3 years) / NQF level 7
• 3 + years' experience
• Proficient in MS Office – MS Word, MS Excel (Advanced) & MS PowerPoint

Key Performance Areas

• Assist with budgeting for operation
• Monitor the performance of operation against budget and RFQs
• Maintain equipment database for material handling equipment
• Source new suppliers and evaluate against actual performance (which includes quote comparisons of different suppliers)
• Review invoices from suppliers and compare to agreed contractual rates
• Review purchase orders to creditors against operational requirements, RFQ and budget and approve/reject
• Calculate billing of customer which includes preparing support schedules and processing invoices on Pastel when required
• Assist with calculations to quote for adhoc work to customers
• Assist with month end (journals & reporting)
• Develop workflow processes and requests on Prisma
• Health & Safety
• Comply with policies and procedures
• Report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly
• Participate in training and awareness programs to maintain competence
• Follow safe work practices and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Environmental
• Source environmentally responsible products and services, where required
• Track environmental impact of purchases, where requiredEnsure suppliers comply with environmental standards
• Responsible for adhering to the organization's Environmental Management System (EMS) policies and procedures, contributing to environmental objectives, and participating in sustainability initiatives
• This includes reporting environmental risks, minimizing resource use, and supporting continual improvement in environmental performance