Cost Controller

Global Recruitment SA; Komani; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Cost Controller for a dairy manufacturing facility in the Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will track gross profit and margin performance, maintain product costing, identify saving opportunities, and work closely with operational teams. Required qualifications include a degree in Cost & Management Accounting, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems like SAP or Sage. Interested candidates should send their CVs to the provided email.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in cost/management accounting, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, BOMs, and manufacturing costs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Track daily gross profit and margin performance.
• Maintain product costing and monitor BOM accuracy.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and analyse variances.

Skills

Cost management

Data accuracy

Operational performance

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Cost & Management Accounting

Tools

SAP

Sage

Syspro

Advanced Excel

Job description

Cost Controller – Dairy Manufacturing (Eastern Cape)

Are you passionate about cost management, data accuracy, and driving operational performance? We’re looking for a Cost Controller to join a high-pressure dairy environment and help maximise profitability.

What you’ll do:

• Track daily gross profit & margin performance.
• Maintain product costing and monitor BOM accuracy.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Collaborate with production, procurement & supply chain teams.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and analyse variances.

What we’re looking for:

• Diploma/Degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in cost/management accounting (FMCG/manufacturing preferred).
• Strong understanding of standard costing, BOMs, and manufacturing costs.
• Advanced Excel & ERP system experience (SAP, Sage, Syspro, or similar).
• Analytical, accurate, and able to work with operational teams.
• CVs may be sent to: [e-mail]