Cost Controller

Headhunters; Komani; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dairy company based in Queenstown is looking for an experienced Cost Controller. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed cost reports, analyzing production performance, and ensuring accurate cost allocations. A diploma or degree in Cost Management Accounting or Finance, along with 3–5 years of relevant experience, is essential. Candidates should have a proven background in dairy manufacturing and familiarity with ERP systems. This position offers a chance to contribute to that company's financial performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in cost accounting or management accounting.
• Dairy manufacturing experience is essential.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost and expense reports for management.
• Monitor and report daily gross profit and margin performance.
• Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Grade 12

Diploma/Degree in Cost Management Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Sage, Syspro)

Job description

Our prominent client, operating in the Dairy industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Cost Controller to their team based in Queenstown.

An awesome career opportunity awaits.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Diploma/Degree in: Cost and Management Accounting, Finance or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in cost accounting or management accounting
• Dairy manufacturing experience is essential
• ERP system experience (SAP, Sage, Syspro or similar)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work closely with operational teams
• Ability to manage deadlines under pressure

Reporting and Financial Insight

• Prepare accurate cost and expense reports for management
• Analyse production performance, trends, and variances
• Monitor and report daily gross profit and margin performance
• Conduct product margin analysis (variable and fixed costs)
• Issue daily operational and financial reports

Cost Control, Standard Costing and Process Improvement

• Maintain and update product costing (materials, labour, overheads)
• Monitor BOM accuracy and standard vs actual cost performance
• Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
• Work closely with procurement, supply chain, and production teams
• Analyse cost movements, material pricing and usage trends
• Support cost forecasting
• Allocate variable and fixed costs to correct cost centres

Stock Administration, Inventory and Reconciliation

• Capture daily production transactions accurately
• Participate in annual stock counts with variance analysis
• Perform monthly inventory and cost of sales reconciliations
• Investigate unusual stock or cost fluctuations

Please note that if you do not receive a response withing two weeks of applying, you many consider your application unsuccessful.