Manufacturing Cost Accountant - 6-Month Contract

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Cost Accountant for a 6-month contract. The role involves overseeing cost management, analyzing financial data, and preparing reports to senior management. Candidates should have 3-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing sectors, and be proficient with costing systems like Sage X3. This position also includes team collaboration and compliance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in cost accounting or similar financial role.
• Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and variance analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of costing systems and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate tracking and reporting of production costs.
• Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and present cost reports to senior management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and assist with stock takes.

Skills

Cost Management & Analysis

Attention to detail

Financial data analysis

Collaboration

Education

3-4 years in cost accounting or financial role

Experience in FMCG or manufacturing

Tools

Sage X3

SAP

Syspro

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Cost Accountant for a 6-month contract. The role involves overseeing cost management, analyzing financial data, and preparing reports to senior management. Candidates should have 3-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing sectors, and be proficient with costing systems like Sage X3. This position also includes team collaboration and compliance responsibilities.