Manufacturing Cost Controller (Factory Floor)

Swift Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Production Cost Controller in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have strong cost accounting skills and manufacturing experience, along with proficiency in Sage X3 and excellent analytical abilities. The role requires working on the factory floor and involves managing costs and budgets for the production division. A BCom in Management Accounting or CIMA qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as Cost Accountant or System Cost Analyst.
• Manufacturing experience is essential.
• Must be willing to work on the factory floor.
• Experience with accounting software, particularly Sage X3 and CaseWare.
• Excellent analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Determine and calculate overhead and labour costs.
• Calculate standard costs on Sage X3.
• Analyse and investigate cost variances.
• Review operational costs to recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Manage and reconcile stock and WIP for production.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Analysis

Manufacturing experience

Proficiency in Sage X3

MS Excel

Integrity

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

BCom in Management Accounting

CIMA Qualification

Tools

Sage X3

CaseWare

Job description

A recruitment agency is looking for a Production Cost Controller in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have strong cost accounting skills and manufacturing experience, along with proficiency in Sage X3 and excellent analytical abilities. The role requires working on the factory floor and involves managing costs and budgets for the production division. A BCom in Management Accounting or CIMA qualification is advantageous.