COST CONTROLLER/ COST & MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in manufacturing seeks a motivated Cost Controller to oversee financial operations. This role involves managing invoices, ensuring accurate stock pricing, and collaborating with team members to maintain cost records. The ideal candidate will possess a B.Tech Degree in Cost & Management Accounting and have over five years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the efficiency of financial processes while thriving in a varied environment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about cost management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Cost Management and Bills of Material processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage creditor's invoices and prepare payments.
• Update costing templates and maintain local price lists.
• Assist with monthly/annual stock counts and report variances.

Skills

Cost Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Negotiation Skills

Education

B.Tech Degree in Cost & Management Accounting

Tools

Pastel Partner

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

COST CONTROLLER / COST & MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

About the job: COST CONTROLLER / COST & MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

Manufacturing Cost Controller

A company in the manufacturing and installations sector seeks a Degreed Cost Controller to handle the capturing of all creditor's invoices, returns & debits, linking to GRNs, reconciling with suppliers' statements, and preparing for payments. The role includes generating monthly Service Level Agreement invoices, quoting clients for new agreements, and maintaining records of costings and quotes. The candidate must ensure correct stock pricing on the Pastel Partner Accounting system, updated and communicated by the Stock Controller / Workshop Manager. Experience with BOMs and price/cost negotiations is essential, requiring assertiveness and manufacturing experience.

The responsibilities include updating local costing templates, maintaining local price lists and technical reporting templates with new local rates, and managing stock administration for both imported and local supplies. The role also involves querying stock items and BOMs as needed, preparing for and assisting with monthly/annual stock counts, reporting on stock variances, and ensuring correct stock levels in Cape Town and Johannesburg in collaboration with the Stock Controller. Regular reports on stock levels and project statuses are required.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.Tech Degree in Cost & Management Accounting or similar tertiary qualification
• 5+ years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Bills of Material processes
• Experience in costing and quoting for management
• Proficiency in Pastel Partner, MS Excel, and MS Word
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a varied, team-oriented environment