Hybrid Costing & BI Analyst — Drive Margins & Insights

ARVO; Montagu; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African FMCG company is seeking a Cost Accountant and BI Analyst to enhance strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing product costing, inventory control, and financial reporting, alongside designing BI dashboards using Qlik Sense. Ideal candidates should have a solid accounting background and experience in BI development, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant tools. This hybrid role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• 2+ years’ experience in BI development, preferably with Qlik Sense.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage product costing, inventory control, and financial reporting.
• Design and implement interactive dashboards using Qlik Sense.
• Perform full absorption costing and update cost recovery rates.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of BI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management, Data Analytics, or related field

CIMA qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Qlik Sense

SQL

SYSPRO

PowerBI

Cloud platforms (e.g., Azure)

Job description

A leading South African FMCG company is seeking a Cost Accountant and BI Analyst to enhance strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing product costing, inventory control, and financial reporting, alongside designing BI dashboards using Qlik Sense. Ideal candidates should have a solid accounting background and experience in BI development, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant tools. This hybrid role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.