Manufacturing Cost Analyst: SAP & Excel Champion

Sappi Papier Holding; Stanger / KwaDukuza; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi Papier Holding is seeking a Cost Analyst to prepare accurate cost reports, analyse production and operating costs, and provide management with information to guide financial and operational decisions.

The role involves maintaining product costing data in SAP, supporting month-end close, and collaborating with Production, Logistics and Technical teams to resolve reporting queries. A BCom or Diploma in Accounting and 3+ years in manufacturing accounting are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a BCom degree or National Diploma in Accounting.
• At least three years’ accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; SAP experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly production and cost reports.
• Check production, material usage and stock data for accuracy; follow up differences with relevant teams.
• Complete routine reconciliations, including fibre balances, additive usage and work in progress.
• Maintain product costing information, including material consumption and cost allocations in SAP.
• Assist with month end close by ensuring all costs are recorded and allocated correctly.
• Support product costing by maintaining material usage and production data, and investigate cost variances with Cost Accountant.
• Monitor fixed costs against budget and explain variances to management.
• Assist in forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics and Technical teams to gather information and resolve queries.
• Carry out ad hoc cost analyses and maintain clear records.
• Adhere to mill safety, health, environmental and quality requirements.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

BCom degree or National Diploma in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sappi Papier Holding is seeking a Cost Analyst to prepare accurate cost reports, analyse production and operating costs, and provide management with information to guide financial and operational decisions.

The role involves maintaining product costing data in SAP, supporting month-end close, and collaborating with Production, Logistics and Technical teams to resolve reporting queries. A BCom or Diploma in Accounting and 3+ years in manufacturing accounting are required.